Wildhorse Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Access may be blocked by snow during winter months. No current alerts or closures. Fire danger is low.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:38PM 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 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundar WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/12/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
About
Wildhorse Campground sits at 7,500 feet elevation on Wildhorse Lake, surrounded by a scenic riparian meadow approximately 25 miles southwest of Elk City, Idaho. The six primitive campsites provide direct access to the Gospel Hump Wilderness, with one trail leading to Tenmile Meadows and another extending deep into the wilderness to Sugarloaf Butte. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round, though snow typically makes access impossible during winter months. Sites include picnic tables and vault toilets, but campers must bring all drinking water and pack out all trash. The remote location and high elevation access road make this campground unsuitable for trailers or large RVs. Recreation opportunities include lake fishing, hiking into the wilderness, and scenic viewing. During winter, the area is popular for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing when accessible. Stock and pack animals are prohibited at this campground.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south on Crooked River Road #233. Proceed through old Orogrande town site, past the junction with Big Creek Meadows Road #311 to Orogrande Summit and the junction with Road #233I. Turn right on Road #233I and continue 2.5 miles to the campground. Approximately 25 miles SW of Elk City, Idaho.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Wildhorse Campground |
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