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.
Search for Horse Riding and Camping Opportunities
West Tensleep Trailhead
Willow Loop Trail - 200
Wolf Creek Trail - 001