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Blackhorse Campground
Situated along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, Blackhorse Campground offers campsites for both tents and trailers/RVs. Popular activities include; fishing in the river, picnicking, exploring along the byway, visiting interpretive and historic sites in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and hunting during the fall big game seasons.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is available at the campground. |
| Open Season: | June - September |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Hells Canyon Wildernes.
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| Closest Towns: | Joseph, Oregon (38 miles) ; Halfway, Oregon (34 miles) |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Wallowa Mountains Office |
General Information
Directions:From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; The campground is on the left near the Imnaha River.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 23.5 miles to campground; Campground entrance is signed on right near the Imnaha River.
Advisory: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.
Activities
Campground Camping
General Info:
Accessibility| No. of Sites | 16 total campsites: 15 single site(s), 1 double site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 3 of the 16 sites are accessible |
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
River and Stream Fishing
Adjacent Imnaha Wild and Scenic River
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Available at some campsites |
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| Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
| Tent camping: | 16 sites |
| Toilets: | 2 accessible vault toilets |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Camp fee |
| Accessible: | Vault toilets, 3 campsites |
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