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Equestrian Camping near Lake Fork, ID

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    Secesh Horse Camp provides horse-friendly accommodations near Lake Fork with hitching rails for equestrian campers. The campground features picnic tables and fire pits alongside vault toilets. Located along the scenic Secesh River, the camp serves as an ideal base for riding, with direct access to Secesh River Trail. The campground maintains its historical significance, having been used for over a century by travelers with horses. Campsites are relatively flat and suitable for both tent camping and small RVs, though larger rigs may find access challenging. The $10 parking fee applies to all vehicles.

    Trail access from Secesh Horse Camp connects riders to scenic backcountry routes with opportunities for wildlife viewing and seasonal wildflower displays. The Secesh River Trail, which begins across from the campground, offers excellent riding conditions with huckleberries and wild strawberries growing along portions of the trail in early July. The surrounding area provides varied terrain suitable for different riding skill levels. The roads leading to the camp, whether coming from McCall via Lick Creek Road or from the east along the Salmon River, offer spectacular mountain views but can be dusty during dry periods. Most riders find the nearby trails well-maintained and appropriate for day trips from the camp. The area's historical use as a horse camp ensures trails are designed with equestrian needs in mind.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Lake Fork (8)

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      1. Kennally Creek

      5.0(2)11mi from Lake Fork13 sitesRVs, Tents

      "After an hour of driving over a very bumpy and gravely road, you arrive at a serene camp ground. Its right next to a creek and is connected to some hiking loops. Very calm and quiet area."

      "The trail head is close to camp. The trails are fairly easy and maintained. Lovely place ."

      from $15 / night

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      2. Secesh Horse Camp

      4.5(2)22mi from Lake ForkRVs, Tents

      "It would be a great spot if you are planning on camping with horses as it has hitching rails. It is a historical site that has been used off and on for the past century."

      "Dope off grid, dusty, pretty, dusty, epic drive and views along salmon river to hidden gem Secesh river. Flat sites. Good spot for riding base."

      from $10 / night

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      3. Silver Creek

      4.8(5)37mi from Lake Fork57 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Clean grounds, clean toilets, and within walking distance to the hot spring pool. Highly recommend. Fishing wasn't too bad."

      "Drove up to silver creek expecting that if we couldn’t get in we would boondock on the other side of which boasts acres and acres of opportunity all around to boondock."

      from $15 - $150 / night

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      4. Ruby Meadows Trailhead

      4.0(1)31mi from Lake ForkRVs, Tents

      "Most of it survived, but fire damage is present adjacent to the road and along the trails."

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      5. Buck Park Cabin

      4.0(1)32mi from Lake Fork1 siteCabins, Glamping

      from $50 / night

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      6. Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground

      5.0(1)41mi from Lake ForkTents

      "We were the only campers at windy saddle and were able to get a perfect site at the head of the trail over looking hell’s canyon and Heaven’s gate."

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      7. Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (ID)

      4.5(2)44mi from Lake Fork1 siteRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "This is a small campground right off Highway 55 and across from the Payette River.  There are 4 small campgrounds right in a row near here.  There is plenty of shade and pretty good privacy.  "

      from $120 / night

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      8. Paradise Campground

      4.0(1)47mi from Lake ForkTents

      "As you continue to drive there are a few areas on the east side of the road which provide more privacy. Make sure to bring all gear for dispersed camping and pack out everything!"

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Lake Fork, ID

    15 Reviews of 8 Lake Fork Campgrounds

    • Jersey G.
      Nov. 16, 2022

      Ruby Meadows Trailhead

      Close to Adventure

      Great little campground, until the fire went through.  Most of it survived, but fire damage is present adjacent to the road and along the trails.

      It can sometimes be crowded with ATV and motorbikes, but most the time they are courteous and polite. 

      I enjoyed panning in the creeks around the area because there are neat dark red and purple garnet to be had.  Only found a speck or two of gold, so I am glad I was looking for garnet and not gold.

      Traveled from N. Idaho and Montana to here multiple times over the year - definitely worth the trip, especially since they paved the road.

    • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 5, 2020

      Secesh Horse Camp

      Little old, but great!

      I really liked this campsite. It would be a great spot if you are planning on camping with horses as it has hitching rails. It is a historical site that has been used off and on for the past century. Wether come from McCall via Lick Creek Road, or fr the east down the Salmon River, it is beautiful! Be sure to hike the Secesh river trail which starts across the Secesh River from the campground. I found huckleberries and wild strawberries along the trail at the beginning of July. It cost $10 to park here.

    • Will M.
      Aug. 7, 2021

      Silver Creek

      Great oasis in the middle of the mountains

      Great campgrounds. Beautiful views. Clean grounds, clean toilets, and within walking distance to the hot spring pool. Highly recommend. Fishing wasn't too bad.

    • M
      Oct. 9, 2022

      Kennally Creek

      Excellent Place to Camp

      After an hour of driving over a very bumpy and gravely road, you arrive at a serene camp ground. Its right next to a creek and is connected to some hiking loops. Very calm and quiet area.

    • Max L.
      Aug. 8, 2019

      Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground

      What heaven on earth truly is

      Arrived late on a Saturday night originally intending to camp at the 7 devils campground but there were no available sites so decided to go back to windy saddle. We were the only campers at windy saddle and were able to get a perfect site at the head of the trail over looking hell’s canyon and Heaven’s gate. Had an absolutely gorgeous view of the devils peaks easy access to trails, devils lake, Heaven’s gate trail. One of the best camping trips I have ever had. There is a vault toilet but no other amenities which was ok for our stay. I am definitely going to be coming back to camp at windy saddle again.

    • C
      Jul. 15, 2019

      Kennally Creek

      Quiet and relaxing

      campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. Bathroom with no running water. Bears are known to visit but we didn’t see any signs. The creek is gorgeous , not deep . The trail head is close to camp. The trails are fairly easy and maintained. Lovely place .

    • Amy S.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 15, 2021

      Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (ID)

      Close to Road and the River

      This is a small campground right off Highway 55 and across from the Payette River.  There are 4 small campgrounds right in a row near here.  There is plenty of shade and pretty good privacy.  Not much room for larger campers or RV, better for smaller campers and tents.  I did not get cell service here.

    • m
      Jun. 4, 2021

      Silver Creek

      Great Memorial Day weekend

      Didn’t think we would find a spot for the weekend since we left so late. Drove up to silver creek expecting that if we couldn’t get in we would boondock on the other side of which boasts acres and acres of opportunity all around to boondock. However we were able to secure a spot. It can get a little busy (kids riding bikes, playing) and the campsites can be close together depending on what side you’re on, but it’s absolutely beautiful and very accommodating. We brought our side by side and drove the trails every day for hours all day! Had Picnics on the river rapids and soaked in the hot springs (you will drive by on your way to the grounds. Unfortunately the one at the campsite is closed and for sale. Be bear and wolf aware!

    • Skyeriver .
      Aug. 4, 2020

      Secesh Horse Camp

      ADA kind

      Dope off grid, dusty, pretty, dusty, epic drive and views along salmon river to hidden gem Secesh river. Flat sites. Good spot for riding base.

    Guide to Lake Fork

    Secesh Horse Camp accommodates equestrians with hitching rails for horses and access to the Secesh River Trail. The camp features simple amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets with no running water. Located approximately 10 miles from McCall via Lick Creek Road, the historical site offers flat camping areas suitable for tents and smaller RVs. The campground charges a $10 parking fee and allows pets. Sites are dusty but functional for riders establishing a base camp for exploring the surrounding trails and terrain. Bears are known to visit the area but encounters are uncommon.

    The Secesh River Trail starts directly across from the campground, offering riders immediate access to backcountry exploration. Trail riders can discover huckleberries and wild strawberries along the routes early in the summer season. The surrounding network of trails traverses diverse terrain through the Payette National Forest, connecting to multiple wilderness areas. Nearby Ruby Meadows Trailhead provides additional dispersed camping opportunities with vault toilets and horse-friendly sites. Despite occasional crowds of ATVs and motorbikes, most recreationalists remain courteous to equestrians sharing the trails. The area experiences seasonal closures due to snow, with optimal riding conditions typically available from late spring through early fall. The recently paved access road has improved travel conditions for horse trailers.

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