Bureau of Land Management · Idaho
McClendon Spring Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Idaho, United States
- Elevation
- 4,849 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Malta
- Phone
- 208-677-6600
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Off Highway Vehicle, Picnicking
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Explore the Cotterel Mountains or hunt for upland birds and deer near this semi-developed camping destination. McClendon Spring was a favorite resting place for emigrants along the California Trail.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 17° | -9° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 20° | -12° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 27° | 10° | 74° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 33° | 19° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 44° | 31° | 79° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 53° | 35° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 93° | 65° | 48° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 63° | 52° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 53° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 40° | 26° | 79° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 29° | -2° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 20° | -2° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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