Bear Valley Horse Camp

The Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground has 6 tent and trailer compatible sites and accommodates campers with stock. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails. There is a vault toilet, piped drinking water, but no garbage services. Access to hiking and horse trails along the Bear Valley National Recreation Trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 11/2/15; water turned off for season
Reservations: no reservations
Fees: no fee
Open Season: 5/15
Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Leadore
Water: Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Operated By: Forest Service

General Information

Directions: The Bear Valley Equestrian Campground, is located approximately 28 miles northwest of Leadore in the Lemhi Mountains. Follow Highway 28 north 19 miles to Lemhi. One mile north of Lemhi, turn west on the Hayden Creek Road. Follow Forest Service Road #008 to Bear Valley Creek at 8.5 miles. At this road junction take the right fork, Forest Service Road #009, up Bear Valley Creek Road for 3.7 miles to the Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails.

Recreation Map

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Activities

Horse Camping

Horse Riding

Picnicking

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
44.792557

  Longitude : 
-113.779826

  Elevation : 
6600