Wildhorse Campground
Six campsites on Wildhorse Lake, in a lovely riparian meadow. A trail from the campground leads into the Wilderness, into Tenmile Meadows. Another trailhead is south of the campground and leads deep into the Wilderness, all the way to Sugarloaf Butte.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · free in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No Fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | No Fee. |
| Rules | No stock allowed. Trailers are not recommended on Forest Road #233. Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.6551° N, 115.6516° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
17 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedRx Doc Denny - Srrd
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Sad/Horse/Island Piles - Mcrd
28 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
37 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Rae Bros. Sporting Goods ↗ | 29.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miCrystal Lake ↗5.1 mi trail
- 0.5 miNipple Mountain ↗6.9 mi trail
- 1.3 miLake Creek ↗10.9 mi trail
- 1.5 mi10 Mile Spur3.5 mi trail
- 1.5 miNorthpole0.2 mi trail
- 3.2 miColumbia Ridge ↗17.1 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.2 miLake Creek Trailhead ↗Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Gospel-Hump Wilderness, which overlaps Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- inGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 acres
- inNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
- 5.5 miPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Elk City Wagon Road-Vicory Gulch–Smith Grade SegmentSite · Elk City · 14.3 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wildhorse Campground?
No. Wildhorse Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Wildhorse Campground?
Nothing. Wildhorse Campground is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Wildhorse Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Wildhorse Campground have?
5 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Wildhorse Campground?
Wildhorse Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Wildhorse Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Orogrande Summit Campground (2.5 mi, first-come), Orogrande Campground #1 And #2 (6.2 mi, first-come), and Five Mile Campground (7.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby