Horse enthusiasts will find Windy Saddle Horse Camp specifically designed for equestrian camping within the Nezperce National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this established campground near Riggins, with a strict no-pets policy that helps maintain a controlled environment for horses and riders.
The camp sits among several similar facilities, including Seven Devils less than half a mile away. Campers seeking different amenities can explore campgrounds around Nezperce National Forest for additional forest service options in the area.
Description
Located on Windy Saddle above the Hells Canyon Wilderness, the Windy Saddle Horse Camp is a small campground with 4 campsites. The campground has long camp spurs for trailers, an overflow parking area for stock trailers or day use, hitching rails and a loading ramp. Windy Saddle Trailhead
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWindy Saddle Horse Camp is located in Idaho near Pollock
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 right at the road junction and continue on towards the Heaven's Gate Lookout for about 0.1 miles to the horse camp entrance road (one way traffic); Follow this road around to the horse camp. 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
45.35067539 N
116.50942255 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 53 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 54 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 39 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 5 hrs 12 min from Kennewick, WA
