Horse Riding and Camping

Love horses? Check out this guide to find places to camp and ride your horses within the Forests. The Salmon River Ranger District Horse & Hiking Trails guide is available on-line and at Forest offices.

Keep in mind the following while horse riding on the Forests:

• Trail etiquette for multiple use trails calls for horses to have the right-of-way. Hikers should yield to horses. Bicyclists should yield to horses and hikers. Horse riders are responsible for the control of their horse at all times.
• Many trails are open to multiple non-motorized uses, meaning the trails are shared by hikers, horse riders, and bicyclists. Information on allowed trail uses is available on trailhead signs and the National Geographic-Trails Illustrated map for the area, or by contacting the nearest Ranger District office.
• Pack it in, pack it out

Horseback Riding

There are many horse riding access points located on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, for access to Wilderness and non-Wilderness rides. Some access points offer a stock loading ramp, stock feeders, hitch racks and/or a corral. Contact local forest offices for specific information.

Horse Camping

There are several horse camping access points into the Wilderness areas located on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Some access points offer a stock loading ramp, stock feeders, hitch racks and/or a corral. Contact local forest offices for specific information.

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14 Mile Trailhead

Visitors will travel the scenic Magruder Road Corridor to reach 14 Mile Trailhead, which offers a starting point for hikers and pack trains to reach the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness via…

Bald Mountain Lookout

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Constructed in 1964 on one of the highest peaks in the Hoodoo Mountain Range and used as a Forest Service fire lookout until 1984, the Bald Mountain Lookout allows its visitors to enjoy spectacular…

Boyd Creek Campground

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Situated along the stunning Selway River, the Boyd Creek Campground contains five camp/RV sites, picnic areas and a restroom.  Hikers will enjoy taking a trek up the East Boyd Glover Roundtop…

Bridge Creek Campground

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Nestled in tall timber, with a creek running through, Bridge Creek Campground has campsites with tables and metal fire rings.

Butter Creek Trailhead

A popular trailhead offering a loading ramp, stock feeder, corral and hitching rail, this trailhead accesses Green Mountain Trail #541 and the Anderson Butte National Recreation Trail (Divide Trail)…

Castle Butte Lookout

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Originally built in 1916, replaced in 1928 and rebuilt as a lookout in 1950, the Castle Butte Lookout is perched on a rocky point 6659' above sea level in north central Idaho. Thrilling panoramic…

Cedars Campground

Cedars campground has five developed campsites situated alongside the North Fork of the Clearwater River and Long Creek. A loop of the Idaho Centennial Trail passes by the campground, and other…

Cold Springs Peak Cabin

Originally built in 1931, qualifying for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, this small 12’x14’ primitive cabin originally built to shelter Forest Service firefighters and work…

Colt Creek Trailhead

Although this trailhead requires some patience in order to get to it due to narrow and bumpy roads, the pay off is well worth it.  Approximately 2 hours southwest of Lolo, MT or 2 hours and 45…

Eagle Mountain Trailhead

At mile marker 135.3 on US Hwy 12, Idaho’s Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, along the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, a majestic wooden trail bridge forms part of the Eagle Mountain Trailhead,…