Horse Riding and Camping

The Bighorn National Forest has numerous horse friendly trails available to enjoy from the saddle. Please call ahead for current road conditions. Some roads are not designed to accommodate longer horse trailers (such as those with attached living quarters).  Visit our informational handouts page for more details on visiting the Forest and camping with horses.

Horseback Riding

Some trailheads in the Bighorn National Forest have hitching posts and loading ramps. If you are camping for more than a few days, please move your animals around to avoid impacts to the land. People unfamiliar with livestock may not know what to do when they encounter you on the trail. Please begin the conversation to let them know what to do to safely pass you on the trail. Please check out our Horse Use pamphlet for more information. For more information, review horse ethics.

Horse Camping

Please take steps to Leave No Trace where you camp. Make sure you know and understand the food storage regulations. If you're having a hard time locating a good camp, check out our alternative horse camping areas. This is a certified weed-seed-free feed requirement for livestock used on the Bighorn National Forest. Begin feeding weed-seed-free feed to your livestock two days before your trip begins.

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Adelaide Trail - 057

This 5.2 mile trail gently meanders along Shell Creek, crossing open meadows before reaching the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary. The final destination is Adelaide Lake outside of the wilderness.

Adelaide Trailhead

Adelaide Trailhead provides access to Shell Creek Trail - #057 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness.There are no facilities at this trailhead and parking is limited.  

Alden Creek Trail - 072

This 2.5 mile long trail traverses through a high elevation meadow. It can be used as part of a loop route with other nearby trails.

Antler Creek Trail - 110

This remote 3.3 mile long trail is used mostly for hunting access.  

Bald Mountain Campground

Site Open

Bald Mountain Campground is located along U.S. Highway 14A, the Medicine Wheel Passage scenic byway. The campground is in a wooded setting surrounded by open meadows. Beautiful views and wildflowers…

Bald Ridge ATV Trail - #402

A challenging motorized trail through high elevation mountain meadows. Runs along the wilderness boundary.

Balm Of Gilead Trail - #039

Short, very steep and rugged trail located within the Rock Creek Recommended Wilderness Area.

Battle Park Trail - 173

This 3.8 mile long trail crosses Battle Park and Long Park Creek before it joins the Main Paintrock trail. A loop can be made when added to other trails in the area. 

Battle Park Trailhead

Battle Park Trailhead is popular with horse users.  A camping area with facilities is located across the road.  This trailhead provides access to Battle Park Trail - #173 and nearby access to…

Bear Gulch Trail - #084

A primitive trail. This trail is rugged and may be difficult to find.