Horse Camp
Open for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee required. This is a primitive trailhead with no developed amenities.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Horse Camp Trailhead is a primitive dispersed camping area in the Palouse Corridor of Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. It serves as the northern terminus of the popular Sand Mountain OHV Trail system, making it a key staging area for off-highway vehicle recreation. The trailhead features an unloading area on the south side of Forest Road 381, while the actual trail begins on the north side. This is a primitive site with no developed amenities. There are no restrooms, no potable water, and no developed campsites. Approximately 5 dispersed camping spots are available in and around the trailhead on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost. Visitors must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water and packing out all trash. The area is best suited for OHV enthusiasts looking for a base camp to access the Sand Mountain trail system. The surrounding Palouse Corridor offers additional recreation opportunities including other campgrounds with more developed facilities.
Directions
From the White Pine Scenic Byway (Highway 6), take Palouse River Road southeast for 3.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 381 and travel approximately 1 mile to find the trailhead unloading area on the north side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Horse Camp Trailhead | |
| USFS Palouse Corridor |
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