4.1437 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
06/15 - 09/30
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
06/15 - 09/30
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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, Copper Basin Road, Trail Creek Road, Wildhorse Creek Road
Fall campers chasing aspen color will hit peak timing in early-to-mid September, with moose active, Boulder Creek Trail uncrowded, and late-season rainbow and brook trout in clearer water. Wide site spacing makes even a full campground feel private.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything from Mackay, and the access road along Wildhorse Creek Road draws real complaints about rough conditions. Weekends pack all 11 sites fast with no way to reserve ahead.
Reference information about Wildhorse Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Wildhorse campground has 13 sites in a heavily wooded setting. There are two handpumps that provide water in the summer months, and two accessible vault toilets. Nearby areas of interest include Boulder Creek Lake, Waterfall Trail, and the head of Wildhorse canyon.</p>
The elevation is 7,400 ft. The campground is a large single loop with most camping sites located along the Wildhorse Creek side of the loop. A few sites are adjacent to the creek and all are within walking distance of the creek. The sites are shaded by Lodgepole pines with some other conifers and Aspen trees mixed in. Although there is no understory, the camping sites are widely spaced providing good privacy. The campground is quiet with pleasant views of the rugged Copper Basin landscape. The drive to campground is scenic with dispersed camping possible along the way. The campground is pack it in, pack it out. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open May 22 through September 30
The water spigots are hand pumps.
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel and the interior road is rough. One camping site can accommodate more than one RV.
From Mackay, ID, take US Rt. 93 north 15.4 miles to Trail Creek Rd. sign. Turn left at sign and go 18.7 miles to Copper Basin/Wildhorse sign (Forest Rt. 135). Turn left onto Rt. 135 and go 2.2 miles to a "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 136). Bear right onto Rt. 136 and go 5.9 miles to campground. NOTE: The last 15 miles is unpaved and single-lane with few turnouts.
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The campground operates late May through September. Fall is the standout season. Aspens turn gold in early to mid-September, daytime highs settle into the 45–60°F range, and nights drop into the 20s and 30s. Wildlife is active before winter, trails are quieter after summer crowds leave, and late-season fishing on Wildhorse Creek can be excellent with clearer water and cooler temperatures. Summer brings comfortable temperatures for hiking and exploring, though afternoon thunderstorms occasionally roll through.
Standout season: aspens turn gold in Sept and campground is quieter per reviewers.
The Wildhorse Campground offers 13 campsites in a heavily wooded setting with access to two hand pumps providing water during summer months and two accessible vault toilets. "The sites are shaded by Lodgepole pines with some other conifers and Aspen trees mixed in" (authoritative source). The sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, and the area emphasizes a 'pack it in, pack it out' policy. There is no potable water or flush toilets available. The campground is bear country, so campers are urged to follow safe food storage practices. Several user reviews highlight the clean, well-maintained campsites and emphasize the peacefulness of the location.
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