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.
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
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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