Open Year-round
No
Reservations possible?
No
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
No
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Blackhorse Campground sits along the Imnaha River in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest off of Hells Canyon Scenic Byway.

Blackhorse has 16 sites along a curved gravel road surrounded by ponderosa pine forest. The river is audible through the campground, along with the wind blowing through the tree canopy. All sites are basic, and include only a table and fire pit.

The campground signs point visitors to Ollokot Campground to fill up water, as there is no potable water in Blackhorse. The camp host also is posted in Ollokot, which is a short distance up the road. 

Campers can self-pay at the entrance kiosk. Reservations are not permitted - the campground is strictly first come, first serve. There is a 14 day limit on stays. Two vault toilets serve the campground.

Blackhorse Campground's season corresponds to Hells Canyon Scenic Byway's seasonal closure due to snow which tends to occur between late-October and mid-May or so each year.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer
Fall

Congestion

Occasionally full

Parking Pass

Camping fee

Open from

May 14 to October 22

Price per night (basic site)

8.00 $ (6.72 €)

Pros

Access to river. Picturesque environment.

Cons

No water.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Managed by

Forest Service

Features

Vault toilet
Wildlife
Picnic tables
Near lake or river
Old-growth forest

Access

Vehicle

Total number of sites

16

Lodging type

Yurt

Maximum trailer length

30.00 ft (9.14 m)

Location

Nearby Lodging + Camping

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