Windy Saddle Horse Camp
The campground typically opens in late June and remains open through fall, depending on snow conditions. Forest Road 517 is currently closed due to snow and generally opens when conditions allow in late spring or early summer.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Snake River Fire Restrictions - 06/01 -09/30
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
About
Windy Saddle Horse Camp sits at the edge of the Hells Canyon Wilderness in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, serving as a base camp for equestrian access into some of Idaho's most remote backcountry. The campground offers 4 sites with long spurs designed to accommodate stock trailers, along with an overflow parking area at the upper end for additional trailers or day-use visitors. Facilities include hitching rails and a loading ramp for horses, vault toilets, and picnic tables at each site. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground is first-come, first-served with a self-service pay station. Access is via Forest Road 517 (Seven Devils Road), an 18-mile gravel road from Highway 95 that climbs steeply toward Heavens Gate Lookout. The road is narrow with tight switchbacks and is not suitable for low-clearance vehicles, large RVs, or inexperienced drivers pulling trailers. The road is closed seasonally due to snow and can be slippery when wet or frozen.
Directions
From Riggins, Idaho, travel south on Highway 95 for 1.3 miles to Seven Devils Road (becomes Forest Road 517). Turn right and continue 17 miles to the trailhead and horse camp road junction. Turn right at the junction and continue 0.1 miles toward Heavens Gate Lookout to the horse camp entrance road (one-way traffic). Follow this road to the horse camp. Advisory: FR 517 is steep, narrow, and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles, RVs, or trailers.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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