Wildhorse
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Wildhorse is a National Forest campground near Elk City, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Wildhorse sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Gospel-Hump Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,532 ft
45.6559, -115.6498 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Wildhorse?
No. Wildhorse is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Wildhorse?
Camping at Wildhorse is free.
Is there drinking water at Wildhorse?
No. Wildhorse has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Wildhorse?
Wildhorse is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Wildhorse
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Wildhorse, in a straight line: Burgdorf Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Elk City and campgrounds in Idaho.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01