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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Hendrick Ridge Trail - 005

This 4.8 mile long trail is the northern most entrance to Walker Prairie. It accesses backcountry camping sites and several other hiking trails.

Hesse Creek Cutoff Trail - #124

Motorized trail that provides a route off of Hwy 16 along Hesse Creek.

HF Bar Trail - #034

Non-motorized trail on the boundary of the Rock Creek Recommended Wilderness Area.

Highline Trail - #067

Goes down into Middle Tensleep Creek and climbs into the open meadow of Bear Park. Crosses Willow Creek and ties in with East Tensleep Trail.

Horse Creek Trail - 159

This 1.7 mile long trail joins the Tongue River Canyon Trail - 002 near the head of Horse Creek.

Hunter Campground

Site Open

Hunter Campground is open to self-supported camping as long as weather permits after season closures (no trash collection, water, or cleaning). It is popular with pack and saddle stock users. The…

Jaws Trailhead

Jaws Trailhead has good access to Bucking Mule Falls trail and Porcupine Creek.

Johnson Creek Trail - #106

Climbs out of the French Creek drainage into Johnson Creek, providing a leg to a larger loop.

Kearny Cutoff Trail - 414

This 1 mile trail is a shortcut between the Solitude Loop Trail - 038 in Highland Park and Spear Lake Trail - 036. 

Kenny Wood Trail - 628

This 5.8 mile long trail is a popular motorized route provides access in the Little Goose Area.