Blackhorse Campground
Situated along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, Blackhorse Campground offers campsites for both tents and trailers/RVs. Popular activities include fishing in the river, picnicking and exploring along the byway. The nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) offers numerous opportunities for visiting and exploring interpretive and historic sites and hunting during the fall big game seasons. Primary Use Season is June 1 to October 31. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 14 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass… |
Blackhorse Campground has 14 campsites that offer picnic tables, fire rings and parking spaces.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June to September |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is available at the campground. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Hells Canyon Wildernes. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area. |
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Getting there
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; The…
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.1578° N, 116.8743° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCold Rx
25 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
25 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
36 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
36 mi from the campground · 529 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 22 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 7 miPo Saddle Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.6 miIndian Crossing Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
- 12.1 miHells Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 217,747 acres
- 13.4 miEagle Cap Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 355,553 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blackhorse Campground?
Sites at Blackhorse Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is not reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Blackhorse Campground?
Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass…
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Blackhorse Campground have?
14 sites, including 14 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Blackhorse Campground?
Blackhorse Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Blackhorse Campground?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Blackhorse Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ollokot Campground (0.5 mi), Coverdale Campground (4.2 mi), and Hidden Campground (5.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby