Blackhorse Campground
The campground is closed for the season. Typical operating season is June through September. Forest Road 39 has reopened for the summer season. Sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; first-come-first-served camping also available via self-service fee station.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Blackhorse Campground is situated along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River within the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The campground features sites arranged along a curved gravel road surrounded by ponderosa pine forest, accommodating both tents and trailers/RVs. Popular activities include fishing in the Imnaha River, picnicking, exploring the scenic byway, visiting interpretive and historic sites throughout Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and hunting during fall big game seasons. The campground is a good base for accessing Hells Canyon Wilderness, though motorized vehicles, bicycles, and mechanical equipment are prohibited within the wilderness boundary. Campers should note that no potable water is available at this site; drinking water can be obtained at Ollokot Campground approximately 0.5 miles south on Forest Road 39. Cell phone service is often unavailable in this remote area, so visitors should prepare accordingly. The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is closed by snow from late October through late May or early June.
Directions
From Enterprise, travel south on OR-82 toward Joseph for 6.5 miles. In Joseph, turn left on OR-350 and go 8 miles to Wallowa Loop Road. Turn right and follow this road (becomes Forest Road 39) for 30 miles; the campground is on the left near the Imnaha River. From Halfway, head east 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86, go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39, turn left, and travel 23.5 miles to the campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 38ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 38ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.wwnf-webmail@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 426-5546 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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