Blackhorse Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from June to September. Blackhorse Campground is a National Forest campground near Joseph, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Joseph, Oregon

The Imnaha River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Photo: Starbounder, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by: National Forest

Blackhorse Campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Imnaha Wild and Scenic River: Along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, with tent and trailer/RV sites. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $10 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days in any 30-day period
Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,970 ft

45.1578, -116.8743 in Wallowa. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Blackhorse Campground is open from June to September , at 3,970 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Blackhorse Campground?

No. Blackhorse 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 Blackhorse Campground?

Camping at Blackhorse Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.

Is there drinking water at Blackhorse Campground?

No. Blackhorse Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Blackhorse Campground open?

Blackhorse Campground is open from June to September.

How long can you stay at Blackhorse Campground?

The stay limit at Blackhorse Campground is 14 days in any 30-day period.

Is there cell service at Blackhorse Campground?

Probably not: 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 or within about half a mile of Blackhorse 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 Blackhorse Campground?

Blackhorse Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.