Best Equestrian Camping near Kooskia, ID

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Kooskia, ID (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
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    1. Wilderness Gateway

    7 Reviews
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    62 Saves
    Weippe, Idaho

    Overview

    Wilderness Gateway Campground provides direct access to the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including world famous whitewater rafting. Hiking and horseback riding trails abound in the nearby Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area, which is the 3rd-largest in the lower 48 United States. This large and unique campground offers respite for a variety of campers, including those with horses, horse trailers and RVs.

    Recreation

    The Lochsa River is world famous for its exciting whitewater rafting opportunities. Visitors do not need a permit to float the Lochsa, but technical expertise is a must. The river is also a destination fly fishing experience for cutthroat and rainbow trout, chinook salmon and steelhead. There are a number of river access points near the campground, along Highway 12. Highway 12, also known as the Lewis and Clark Highway, winds along the narrow river canyon through evergreen trees and large rock outcroppings. Visitors to the area enjoy the scenic drive and historic sites along the way. Elk, deer, moose, bear, cougar and mountain goats make the steep canyon country their home, as well as other wildlife. A variety of birds are also active in the area. Boulder Creek cascades down into the campground on its descent from the neighboring 1.5-million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area. Several trails head into the wilderness from the campground, including the 15-mile Lochsa Peak Trail and the 27-mile Boulder Creek Trail. A 1-mile birding trail loops around the campground and the half-mile Downriver Trail leads to a scenic river overlook. All trails are open to hiking and the wilderness trails are also open to horseback riding. The Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, a living history visitor center, is located one mile southwest of the campground.

    Natural Features

    The campground is located in heavily wooded forest in north-central Idaho at an elevation of 2,100 feet. It is adjacent to the Lochsa River. Lochsa is a Nez Perce word meaning "rough water." The 70-mile river and its tributaries have no dams and flow is unregulated from its headwaters near the Powell Ranger Station in the Bitterroots, to Lowell, where it joins the Selway River to form the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River. The Lochsa is one of the world's best for continuous whitewater.

    Nearby Attractions

    *1 hour from access to the National Historic Lolo Trail Corridor *1 mile from the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station and Visitor Center

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (208) 942-3113.

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    $14 - $280 / night

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      2. Table Meadows Campground

      1 Review
      2 Saves
      Elk City, Idaho

      Situated in a popular big game hunting area, Table Meadows Campground offers two toilets, two stock feeding bunks, a loading ramp, hitching rail and six camp pads. The West Fork of the American River flows through the campground.

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      • Toilets
      • Alcohol
      Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Butte Lookout
      Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Butte Lookout

      3. Weitas Butte Lookout

      1 Review
      2 Photos
      2 Saves
      Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho

      Sleeping up to four guests, equipped with woodstove and propane heater, this historic lookout was originally constructed in 1931, and the timbered structure visitors see today was constructed in 1953. Weitas Butte Lookout is positioned along the the famous and historic Lolo Motorway just 3 miles north of Rocky Ridge Lake. It's remote and peaceful location along the Nez Perce and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and its sweeping vistas of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness makes this lookout an ideal location to spend a unique night or two.

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        4. Boulder Flat - Lochsa River

        1 Review
        2 Saves
        Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho

        Currently the forest is open to dispersed camping in most areas. Limited motorized access for dispersed camping or parking may be allowed from the centerline of designated roads (300 feet) and designated trails (100 feet).

        Camping in dispersed sites is limited to a total of 18 days use. Camps must be moved to a minimum of 5 miles from the original site to qualify for a new 18-day limit; camps cannot be returned to the original sites within 45 days [36 CFR 261.58(a)].

        A few rules may be posted in campgrounds or at popular dispersed sites. The rules are meant to protect the site and the environment and to help you enjoy your camping trip.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Liz Butte Cabin
          Camper-submitted photo from Liz Butte Cabin
          Camper-submitted photo from Liz Butte Cabin
          Camper-submitted photo from Liz Butte Cabin

          6. Liz Butte Cabin

          1 Review
          4 Photos
          2 Saves
          Weippe, Idaho

          Overview

          This facility is no longer reservable.

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            7. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho

            1 Review
            15 Saves
            White Bird, Idaho

            The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) straddles both sides of the Snake River in Oregon and Idaho. This Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho section includes all developed recreation sites and trails that are all located away from the Wild and Scenic Snake River in the Idaho uplands. All other upland sites and all trails in the Hells Canyon NRA - Snake River, or Hells Canyon NRA - Oregonare found in those recreation area sections. Popular recreation areas include the Hells Canyon Wilderness (Seven Devil mountain range), Black Lake, Heavens Gate Lookout, Windy Saddle, and Seven Devils recreation area. Local Idaho communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, lodging, stores and/or restaurants) are Riggins, Grangeville, Whitebird, Council, and Cambridge. These communities are within one hour of this area.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground

            8. Weitas Creek Campground

            2 Reviews
            7 Photos
            9 Saves
            Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho

            Weitas Campground is a very popular, no fee campground that’s located about 35 miles northeast of Pierce, just off Forest Service road [FSR] 250. Much of the campground’s appeal comes from its location along the shady banks of Weitas Creek, just south of the North Fork of the Clearwater River (you cross a bridge to reach the campground.) There are only six campsites, so Weitas Campground tends to fill quickly during the height of the summer recreation season. Trail #20 runs south, and then east, out of the campground, providing miles of first-class bank fishing opportunities. The trail eventually junctions with FSR 500, the Lolo Motorway.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch

            9. Triple H Mini Ranch

            2 Reviews
            8 Photos
            4 Saves
            Lewiston, Idaho

            Secure Park like setting in town on 3 well groomed acres. We have horses, 2 small goats, chickens and ducks to keep you company.

            • 2 fire pits,
            • Room for campers, boat trailers, horse trailer.
            • You can also board your horse along with yourself.
            • We are 1/2 mile from the Lewiston rodeo grounds and 5 miles from the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers.
            • Well behaved dogs are welcome. We also have one dog.
            • We are a gated flag lot, fenced on all sides. Very secure.
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            • Phone Service
            • Reservable
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            $45 / night

            Camper-submitted photo from Fourth of July Trailhead
            Camper-submitted photo from Fourth of July Trailhead
            Camper-submitted photo from Fourth of July Trailhead

            10. Fourth of July Trailhead

            1 Review
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            Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho

            Home to yet another one of our glorious wooden suspension pack bridges, at the junction of FS Road 250 and the Fourth of July packbridge, the Fourth of July Trailhead offers a few dispersed campsites and many breathtaking views. Visitors traveling the Windy Ridge Trail will experience beautiful scenery and views into the 1910 Great Burn areas and the Lolo Motorway. The Idaho Centennial Trail also shares a portion of the trail between trails 531 and 634.

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          Recent Equestrian Reviews in Kooskia

          21 Reviews of 11 Kooskia Campgrounds


          • Katherine B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
            Jun. 10, 2024

            Wilderness Gateway

            Big trees and shady groves

            Great sites big enough to back a trailer in. Sites are close but feel secluded with trees and ferns. Running water was a bonus, after rafting for a week it felt luxurious!

          • Nichole W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
            Aug. 7, 2023

            Triple H Mini Ranch

            Fantastic Layover

            I was so happy to find this place when looking for a place to stay overnight with my horse. The facility has a perimeter gate as well as gates to each pasture (2). The fencing was nice metal panels between sturdy posts. There was Hotwire strung on the inside of the pasture in places to keep horses off the Arbor Vitae trees. Grass was mowed short and my horse could see another horse all night. He had a big water trough to drink from. The hosts checked on him and sent me updates through the evening while I was in town. I recommended them to others I met on my ride through the Lolo area. I was very impressed and happy with the experience.

          • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
            Jan. 23, 2023

            Triple H Mini Ranch

            Park like setting

            Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. There are several sites to choose from, including group sites. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.

          • Jersey G.
            Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Flat - Lochsa River
            Nov. 16, 2022

            Boulder Flat - Lochsa River

            A River Runs By

            Great little campsite with the roar of the river.  

            Found it by accident a few years back.  It sits above the Lochsa River,  just north and west of the Wilderness Gateway Campground.  

            Both campgrounds are great, but this one is a little more rustic and provides easier access from the highway for camp trailers and stock trailers.  

            Have to look carefully because it is easy to miss: not well marked...

          • Jersey G.
            Camper-submitted photo from Nez Perce National Forest Five Mile Campground
            Nov. 16, 2022

            Nez Perce National Forest Five Mile Campground

            Fun Campsite

            Great little campsite.  There are actually two campgrounds across the road from each other.  The newer one is a wide open area while the older one is not conducive to larger 5th wheels.  

            I camped at the older one with my little 1960 Rolls Royal camper.  Fun trails all around to explore and I've heard you can pan in the creek.  

            It is reported the 2022 fire pretty well wiped out the area so camper beware...

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            Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
            Aug. 7, 2021

            Wilderness Gateway

            Remote and Beautiful

            Very large campground. The C sites are right along the river and C10 has a gorgeous view of the whole river valley. The equine camp was amazing. The campground was petty deserted when we were there in early August. Water had not been tested so was not considered potable and you can tell it doesn’t get a lot of attention from the local park office.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
            Aug. 24, 2020

            Wilderness Gateway

            Absolutely perfect!

            We arrived on Wednesday with a reservation and stayed through Sunday morning. The drive from Orofino was a long and winding road along the river and oh so beautiful. The campground was clean, had flush toilets and drinking water, plus a dump station. There were plenty of open spots all weekend. Lying in the river was refreshing and recharged our inner batteries. Can’t wait to go back.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Table Meadows Campground
            Aug. 23, 2020

            Table Meadows Campground

            Things change

            We used to pull horse trailers in there all the time - 20 years ago

            We won’t be pulling anything in there again. Gained some plumbing experience due to large “pot holes” that can swallow trailer tires whole.

            Forest service has forgotten about the road and let it fall into dismal shape. Would be best if traveled without a trailer and with 4x4.

            Campsites are there but grasses have overgrown most of the site.

            Assume that road is in poor shape and sites are best for tents.

          • Barbara F.
            Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
            Nov. 1, 2019

            Wilderness Gateway

            Great dry camping

            We spent a week here this last summer. Awesome place for hikes and hot springs. Also dog friendly Everywhere we went. Beautiful area wit tons of trees.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Iron Phone Junction Campground
            Aug. 31, 2019

            Iron Phone Junction Campground

            Decent base camp area

            Camp is decent with a few spots for smaller RV or campers - pit toilet - trees surround - high clearance vehicle recommended - steep in places

            You can explore a few miles on the roads by UTV or by pickup while exploring the Salmon River drainage or the Snake River drainage. Traveling to Pittsburgh Landing and Kirkwood from here is considered a short day ride.

            Steep terrain surrounds the area

            Unit 18

            A lot of cattle ranching in the summer and mostly hunters In the fall.

            Forest service maps are recommended for travel since a lot just circle back to start, mostly on road, little access for off road travel.

          • Thomas K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho
            May. 22, 2019

            Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho

            Seven Devils

            17 mile drive from roadway. Not recommended for any type of trailer; road can be difficult and is pinched in portions to single lane (substantial change in altitude from valley floor). Great hiking, fire lookout manned during portions of the year, vaulted toilets, check with ranger station on road condition before mid June.

          • Christopher R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground
            Jun. 16, 2018

            Weitas Creek Campground

            Awesome camp at the mouth of weitas creek along the north fork of Clearwate

            Great shaded area with trails along weitas creek for fishing and hiking and very peaceful place to stay

          • Christopher R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Liz Butte Cabin
            Jun. 16, 2018

            Liz Butte Cabin

            Very scenic and historic forest service cabin

            I loved the views from this small cabin and the historic value is priceless. Road to this place is not recomended for low clearance vehicles it is a very rugged road and allows for a great experience in the wild most years you won't get there very early in the year because of snow

          • Christopher R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
            Jun. 16, 2018

            Wilderness Gateway

            Large camp along the river

            Great place for campers of all walks of life has trails to Stanley hot springs and has about everything you could ask for.

          • Christopher R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Butte Lookout
            Jun. 16, 2018

            Weitas Butte Lookout

            A great spot for great views and a peaceful camping experience

            Great spot to camp at the historic fire lookout tower. The tower is locked up but it's a great spot to stay the night

          • Shaun W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Weitas Creek Campground
            Aug. 18, 2017

            Weitas Creek Campground

            Needs a Titdy up.

            it is free witch is amazing thank you. But it would like a tidy up. Only 2 of the sites are in my opinion any good one ones to the left and right of the bridge. I dear not go in the vault toilets. Great location for fishing access. Did get little busy before dark and not many trees so you had dust going threw your camp but it was free.

          • Gretchen B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Gateway
            Jun. 27, 2017

            Wilderness Gateway

            The nicest Idaho campground I've ever seen!

            This large, wooded CG offers separate electric and no hookup loops, with a total of 91 spacious clean sites. The Lachsa River runs along the campground. Sites are $14 and $20 and are more than worth it!



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