3.176 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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45.6551, -115.6516
Hikers and anglers who want a free, first-come base camp in genuine wilderness. July through early August is the sweet spot: trails are clear, wildflowers are out, and with only six sites it rarely fills. High-clearance vehicle is required on Forest Road 233.
No potable water, no garbage service, and a notoriously rough access road rule this out for anyone without a capable vehicle and fully self-sufficient gear. Trailers aren't recommended at all, and snow closes the road well into June and back again by late September.
Reference information about Wildhorse Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Six campsites on Wildhorse Lake, in a lovely riparian meadow. A trail from the campground leads into the Wilderness, into Tenmile Meadows. Another trailhead is south of the campground and leads deep into the Wilderness, all the way to Sugarloaf Butte.<br /> </p>
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Summer is the practical season here. July and early August bring daytime highs around 55–75°F, with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. Trails are clear, the lake is accessible, and wildlife moves through the meadow. Weekends during this window see the most use, though with only six sites the campground rarely feels crowded. Snow lingers into June at this elevation and returns by late September. Winter access requires serious planning. The road becomes impassable, and heavy snow buries the meadow under several feet of white.
July–early Aug has clear trails, wildflowers, accessible lake and pleasant daytime temps
The Wildhorse Campground features six campsites in a scenic riparian meadow next to Wildhorse Lake. This remote site is ideal for campers seeking solitude and natural beauty. While no fees are required to camp here, amenities are limited.
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