Bear Valley Horse Camp
The campground typically opens May 15th and operates through the fall season. First-come-first-served only; no reservations. Piped water is available during the operating season but is turned off for winter. Campers must pack out all trash.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:02AM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WIND...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Wind reaching these speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Moderate * WHERE...Lemhi County * WHEN...Until 3pm MDT 8/10/2026 * IMPACTS...Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
Bear Valley Horse Camp is a free, first-come-first-served equestrian campground in the Leadore region of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. With 6 tent and trailer compatible sites, it serves campers traveling with horses and stock animals. The campground provides essential amenities including piped drinking water, a vault toilet, feed troughs, and hitch rails. The campground is accessed via Forest Service roads from Highway 28 near Lemhi. The route follows Hayden Creek Road and Forest Service Road #008 for 8.5 miles before taking the right fork onto Road #009 for another 3.7 miles to reach the lower campground. This remote setting offers direct access to backcountry trails in the surrounding national forest. As with all Salmon-Challis National Forest campgrounds, there is a 14-day stay limit. Campers should be prepared to pack out all trash as no garbage services are provided.
Directions
From Lemhi on Highway 28, turn west onto Hayden Creek Road. Follow Forest Service Road #008 for 8.5 miles, then take the right fork onto Road #009 for 3.7 miles to the lower campground. Located approximately 28 miles northwest of Leadore.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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