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Open for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee required. This is a primitive trailhead with no developed amenities.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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

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