Wildhorse Campground
The Wildhorse campground has 13 sites in a heavily wooded setting. There are two handpumps that provide water in the summer months, and two accessible vault toilets. Nearby areas of interest include Boulder Creek Lake, Waterfall Trail, and the head of Wildhorse canyon.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $10/Night for single unit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | 06/15 to 09/30 |
| Forest | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations taken |
| Fees | $10/Night for single unit |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.8241° N, 114.0952° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedParadise Rx
40 mi from the campground · 400 acres
- WildfireEast Fork
45 mi from the campground · 266 acres · 5% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 12.1 mi
- 12.2 miSquib Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWildhorse Creek Camping #130.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.2 miWildhorse Creek Camping #12under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.2 miBoulder Creek3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miWildhorse3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.4 miWildhorse Creek Camping #11under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.4 miWildhorse Creek Camping #10under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.1 miFall Creek Trailhead ↗Salmon-Challis National Forest · Season 5/30
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 Sawtooth National Forest.
- inSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
- 9.4 miJim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 116,843 acres
- 14.4 miHemingway-Boulders Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 67,993 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
- Proctor Mountain Ski LiftObject · Sun Valley · 14.5 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. No reservations taken Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Wildhorse Campground?
$10/Night for single unit
Source: Forest Service
Is Wildhorse Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season 06/15 to 09/30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Wildhorse Campground have?
13 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 Phi Kappa Campground (6.6 mi, first-come), Park Creek Campground (8.2 mi, first-come), and Star Hope Campground (9.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby