Whoop-Um-Up Equestrian Camp
Open mid-May through mid-October, first-come first-served. Free during summer season. Water pumps and vault toilets may be locked early in the season before full opening.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette,and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 10:29AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Whoop-Um-Up Equestrian Camp is one of four horse-friendly campgrounds in the Boise National Forest, designed specifically for riders and their stock. The campground sits 56 miles northeast of Boise and 17 miles north of Idaho City along State Highway 21, past Mores Creek Summit. Named for adjacent Whoop-em-up Creek, the camp occupies a forested setting beneath tall pines. Six campsites offer equestrian-specific amenities including feed boxes, hitching posts, and stock water, alongside standard camping facilities like picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. A vault toilet serves the area. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. The Forest Service provides free access during the summer season, though Idaho Parks charges fees during winter months when the area transitions to backcountry skiing and snowmobiling. The surrounding area features multiple trail systems accessible for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. The Crooked River nearby supports rainbow trout fishing. Historic Idaho City, with its gold rush heritage, lies just 11 miles south.
Directions
From Idaho City, travel north on State Highway 21 approximately 17 miles, passing Mores Creek Summit. The campground entrance is on the east side of the highway.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 373-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Whoop Um Up Campground |
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