Established Camping
Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground
Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground is located near White Bird, Idaho, and is surrounded by rugged terrain with forested areas and open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Description
US Forest Service
Nezperce National Forest
The Windy Saddle Trailhead is the main access point into the Hells Canyon Wilderness from Idaho. Located on the saddle going to Seven Devils basin or up to Heaven's Gate Lookout the area offers a great view of the Seven Devil mountain range and Hells Canyon area. This site provides access to Seven Devils Trail #124 and Sheep Creek Trail #53 which enter Hells Canyon Wilderness. Windy Saddle Horse Camp
Location
Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Riggins, Idaho travel south on Highway 95 for 1.3 miles to Seven Devils Road (becomes Forest Road 517); Turn right on Seven Devils Road and go 17 miles to trailhead and horse camp road junction; Take a left at the road junction then turn right into the trailhead entrance. ADVISORY: Forest Road 517 is very steep, and narrow. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommened or advised to use caution when traveling the upper sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter
Coordinates
45.34967283 N
116.51224355 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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- VerizonFair
- AT&TUnknown
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 53 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 54 min from Boise
- 4 hrs 40 min from Walla Walla
- 5 hrs 12 min from Kennewick
