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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Salmon River / Highway 95 Corridor

 [Larger version of map]The Salmon River/Highway 95 Corridor offers a wide range of recreation opportunities ranging from mushroom hunting to wilderness backpacking. The western boundary is formed…

Selway River Corridor

 [Larger version of map]The Selway River corridor begins in Lowell where the Selway and Lochsa rivers join. Idaho County Road and Forest Road 223 follows the wild and scenic Selway River through…

Slims Camp

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Slims Camp has picnic areas, toilet and three RV/Trailer pads. Access is very difficult for persons with disabilities. This site is off the main road, has fishing access and access to Meadow Creek…

Split Creek Trailhead and River Access

Stop at the Split Creek Trailhead and take a break from your drive on the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and enjoy a picnic while taking in views of the Lochsa River. The Split Creek Trailhead and…

Table Meadows Campground

Site Open

Situated in a popular big game hunting area, Table Meadows Campground offers two toilets, two stock feeding bunks, a loading ramp, hitching rail and six camp pads. The West Fork of the American River…

Warm Springs Trailhead

Warm Springs Trailhead serves as access to the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness and to the Jerry Johnson Hot Springs. It is located at at MP 152 on the famous Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All…

Weitas Butte Lookout

Site Closed

Sleeping up to four guests, equipped with woodstove and propane heater, this historic lookout was originally constructed in 1931, and the timbered structure visitors see today was constructed in…

Weitas Guard Station

Weitas Guard Station is a remote guard station staffed with volunteers for part of the year.

Wilderness Gateway Campground

Site Open

Wilderness Gateway Campground is one of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest’s premier campgrounds. Located at milepost 122.5 along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway (US Highway 12), the…

Wind River Bridge

Southern access to the Gospel-Hump Wilderness and Idaho Centennial Trail #88. Trailhead for horses and pack animals.