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Wildhorse Crossing Campground

Its 19 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass), and it is open from May to November. Wildhorse Crossing Campground is a National Forest campground near Owyhee, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Owyhee, Nevada

Wild Horse Reservoir, viewed to the southeast; the reservoir Wildhorse Crossing Campground is named for and sits a few miles from, on the same Owyhee RiverThe Mountain City Highway (SR 225) winding through the Owyhee River Canyon, about half a mile from Wildhorse Crossing CampgroundTrees along the Owyhee River near Wildhorse Crossing Campground, about a mile downstream
Wild Horse Reservoir, viewed to the southeast; the reservoir Wildhorse Crossing Campground is named for and sits a few miles from, on the same Owyhee RiverThe Mountain City Highway (SR 225) winding through the Owyhee River Canyon, about half a mile from Wildhorse Crossing CampgroundTrees along the Owyhee River near Wildhorse Crossing Campground, about a mile downstream1 / 3

Wild Horse Reservoir, viewed to the southeast; the reservoir Wildhorse Crossing Campground is named for and sits a few miles from, on the same Owyhee River. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
35 ft
Access road
Dirt
Cell service
No coverage

Wildhorse Crossing Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Wild Horse Reservoir: A 2,830-acre BIA reservoir on the Owyhee River a few miles south of the campground, popular for fishing (rainbow and German brown trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, catfish), boating, and winter ice fishing. (parks.nv.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass)

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Sites and hookups

Total sites
19
Max RV length
35 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26; campsitephotos.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
No camping for more than 14 days in any 30-day period, forest-wide (Forest Order #04-17-24-04).
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Cell service, reported
No coverage
Elevation
6,000 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage mapped
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Wildhorse Crossing Campground is open from May to November , at 6,000 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Wildhorse Crossing Campground?
No. Wildhorse Crossing Campground 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 Crossing Campground?
Camping at Wildhorse Crossing Campground costs Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass).
How many campsites does Wildhorse Crossing Campground have?
Wildhorse Crossing Campground has 19 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Wildhorse Crossing Campground?
No. Wildhorse Crossing Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Wildhorse Crossing Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wildhorse Crossing Campground.
When is Wildhorse Crossing Campground open?
Wildhorse Crossing Campground is open from May to November.
How long can you stay at Wildhorse Crossing Campground?
The stay limit at Wildhorse Crossing Campground is No camping for more than 14 days in any 30-day period, forest-wide (Forest Order #04-17-24-04).
Is there cell service at Wildhorse Crossing Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.5 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Wildhorse Crossing Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile or Verizon within about half a mile. Visitor reports on record also say there is no service at the campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Wildhorse Crossing Campground?
Wildhorse Crossing Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Wildhorse Crossing Campground

fishypedia.com · 6.2 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wildhorse Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 6.2 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wildhorse Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 3.8 miles

Wild Horse Reservoir's mapped center point is 3.8 miles from Wildhorse Crossing Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Wild Horse Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Wildhorse Crossing Campground, in a straight line: Wild Horse Reservoir (swimming hole, 6.3 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Not on record North Wildhorse Recreation Area Elko · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Wild Horse State Recreation Area Elko · State Park Season Year-round Fee $15/night ($20 non-NV) First-come Big Bend Campground Owyhee · National Forest Season May to November Fee Single Site: $8 per night ($4 with a senior or access pass)

More campgrounds: camping near Owyhee and campgrounds in Elko.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (elevationFt, petsAllowed, sites.total (corroborating)), accessed 2026-09-26
  • thedyrt.com (sites.total (corroborating), closure status check), accessed 2026-09-26
  • campsitephotos.com (accessRoad, maxRvLengthFt, cellService, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-26
  • parks.nv.gov (notableFeature (Wild Horse Reservoir)), accessed 2026-09-26
  • blm.gov (closure status check (BLM's own unrelated Wildhorse Reservoir campground fire)), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-26
  • en.wikipedia.org (photos (Wild Horse Reservoir)), accessed 2026-09-26
  • apps.fs.usda.gov (fee), accessed 2026-09-27
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass)
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