Horse-focused camping defines this Forest Service site, where equestrian facilities support riders exploring the backcountry trails of Salmon National Forest. The campground sits less than a mile from Bear Valley Trailhead Upper Campground, creating a small cluster of camping options in this remote section of central Idaho. Rough access roads require careful navigation, particularly for larger rigs or those unfamiliar with forest service routes. Campers planning extended stays should prepare for limited amenities and pack accordingly for the backcountry setting.
Description
The Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground has 6 tent and trailer compatible sites and accomodates campers with stock. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails. There is a vault toilet, piped drinking water, but no garbage services. Access to hiking and horse trails along the Bear Valley National Recreation Trail.
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Location
Public CampgroundBear Valley Horse Camp is located in Idaho
Directions
The Bear Valley Equestrian Campground, is located approximately 28 miles northwest of Leadore in the Lemhi Mountains. Follow Highway 28 north 19 miles to Lemhi. One mile north of Lemhi, turn west on the Hayden Creek Road. Follow Forest Service Road #008 to Bear Valley Creek at 8.5 miles. At this road junction take the right fork, Forest Service Road #009, up Bear Valley Creek Road for 3.7 miles to the Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails.
Coordinates
44.79216072 N
113.77806075 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 40 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 44 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Bozeman, MT
- 5 hrs 22 min from Boise, ID
