Best Equestrian Camping near Lapwai, ID
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Lapwai, ID (7)
1. Hells Gate State Park Campground
Asotin, Washington18 Reviews•25 Photos•53 SavesThis recreation area is part of Lower Granite Lake
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Cabins
2. Triple H Mini Ranch
Lewiston, Idaho2 Reviews•8 Photos•4 SavesSecure 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
$45 / night
3. Spring Valley Reservoir
Troy, Idaho8 Reviews•27 Photos•39 SavesHwy. 8 east of Troy, ID Half-mile long reservoir for fishing & swimming provides several primitive campsites. Fire pits available at most campsites. Pets on leash.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$10 / night
4. Tucannon Campground
Dayton, Washington4 Reviews•4 Photos•47 SavesLocated along the Tucannon River and bordering the Wooten State Wildlife area, the Tucannon Campground has several ponds nearby, managed by the Washington Department of Wildlife. These ponds are stocked with trout, offering excellent fishing opportunities for the entire family. This campground is heavily used from the opening weekend of fishing season, in early spring, through the fall hunting seasons. Tucannon is open for camping year around and is easily accessed by paved roads directly leading to the campground. Please call the Pomeroy Ranger District for current conditions. A fee of $8.00 per night with a $5.00 extra vehicle fee is charged from March 1 through October 31st each year. From November 1st through February there is no fee charged. Please Leave-No-Trace.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
5. Palouse Empire Fair
Colfax, Washington3 Reviews•3 Photos- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
6. Panjab Campground
Dayton, Washington2 Reviews•1 Photo•48 SavesPanjab Campground offers opportunities for hunting, hiking, swimming and bicycling. Just beyond the campground is the trailhead for Rattlesnake Trail #3129 that accesses Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This campground is located along Tucannon Springs River; which is a favorite area for mushrooming, hiking, and just relaxing listening to nature. . No camping with stock at Panjab Campground. Stock facilities are available 3 miles up Forest Service Road 4713 at Panjab Trailhead. Please Leave-No-Trace.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$8 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Lapwai
38 Reviews of 7 Lapwai Campgrounds
- MMosley
Scout
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Camping
How much is the tent area from September 15. To 18 morning two people
Alyse L.
Guide
North Thomason Meadows
Wildflowers, raptors, beautiful views at the top of Imnaha Canyon
I recommend this section of Wallowa-Whitman NF Rd 46 (4600) between Thomason Meadow Guard Station and Buckhorn Lookout because it is grazed less than surrounding areas, and thus has more plant diversity--i.e. great WILDFLOWER BLOOM in the spring. At 5000 feet, June to early July is a peak bloom time.
This is the top of the Imnaha River breaks, and you can see fully down into the BEAUTIFUL canyonlands of the Imnaha and Snake. Birdwatching was good for us out here too, especially raptors. One of the trailheads to the historic Nez Perce Nee -Me-Poo Trail is near this "Camp-1" dispersed spot.*
*One of our maps calls the marked spot "FSR 46 Camp-1," but the dispersed camp sites are all along NF Rd 46 from here north to Buckhorn.
The drive up to this area is well-maintained gravel, and an SUV with decent tires can do it. (We did it with a truck hauling a toy-hauler trailer). Bring all the water and supplies and tools you need--this area is REMOTE.
Take Crow Creek Rd off of Hwy 82 (btwn Enterprise and Joseph). All is paved until your intersection with Zumwalt Road, where you veer R to stay on Zumwalt (aka Zumwalt-Buckhorn Rd). It's gravel after that intersection.
Follow signs to Zumwalt Prairie or Buckhorn Lookout.
Crossing over Zumwalt Prairie is a GORGEOUS drive. The Nature Conservancy has their Zumwalt Prairie Preserve here, and it's a great side trip from the camp spot.
This section of NF-46 road is extremely quiet. Only the occasional ranch vehicle travels through. In fall this is a popular camp area for hunters.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of zero water, zero data, the ecosystem/soil that has been abused in the past (not wilderness), the 50-minute drive to WiFi/ restaurant/ water refill/ black water dump. But if I was comparing primitive camping to primitive camping, this would be a 5 of 5.
I would go back here (in late spring or early fall) in a heartbeat.
- Nichole W.Scout
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.
Bleak M.Scout
Panjab Campground
Panjab is great
Very nice campground for the area. Come here all the time. First come first serve, there is a nice little river that runs near the campground as well.
Ashley F.
LegendTriple 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.
- Paul M.Guide
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Very nice and clean
Even after the holiday the camping area was very clean.
Eric B.ScoutHells Gate State Park Campground
Excellent as usual
We have tented here several times over the years while motorbike camping, this time was in our 5th with the bikes in garage. We stayed in the Birch Loop with water and hydro hook up. Nice mature shade trees with good clearance. Short walk to a great beach. Staff were great to deal with. Short drive for Costco and such. Great location for a motorbike base camp. So many great roads…especially the Spiral Highway and Snake River. When the jet boats are out playing which seemed mainly on the weekend it could be annoying to some but we really didn't notice it. Birch loop is well shielded from the river by mature trees. Happy Camping. Oh, and don't park on the grass.
- LLorrie K.Guide
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Great River Access
Overall a nice park. Some things seem to be in disrepair like broken water pumps, branches down everywhere, a lot of sick trees, etc. Nice beach for swimming and launching kayaks. No real view of the water from the campsites but easy access via walking trail. Lewis and Clark center was pretty sparse but the video was interesting. Campers were all very respectful and it was very relaxing. I would camp here again. Site #15 in the A loop definitely had the best view of the water.
- GGabrielle L.
Traveler
Spring Valley Reservoir
Great for beginners
Our first camping trip in the books! Lots to learn Great trails and great places to put up your hammock
- hharry S.Guide
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Awesome
Very nice state park on the snake river. Lots of shade, full hook ups.
- Ember W.Traveler
Spring Valley Reservoir
Nice
It was a nice camp spot. Everything but the outhouses was clean..
- Ember W.Traveler
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Beautiful
We stayed in a tent site..there was grass & the sites were very spacious. Staff was so kind & the park was very clean.
Shari B.ScoutHells Gate State Park Campground
Nice spacious and clean camp grounds
Great campsites
Nancy C.LegendHells Gate State Park Campground
Hells Gate is anything but Hell
PROS: *The campground is very shady which is great when it's 102 degrees (record breaking year). *The sites are pretty level and easy in and out.
*They irrigate so there is lush grass everywhere. *Lots of biking in park and nearby along the riverfront. *Very nice Lewis and Clark Discovery Center *Aspen and Birch Loops DO have RV hookups. Cottonwood Loop does not. *Access to the Snake River, with marina close by *Disc golf course *Close to townCONS: *NO early checkin. 2:00 is it. They say they need the time to water and clean. They were nice about it. *Bathhouses are DESPERATELY in need of updating and the one in Cottonwood Loop mens room smelled of urine. *Can't really see the river from the campground
It was very smoky when we were there due to fires across the river in Oregon, so we cut our visit short. We will return when air quality returns though.
- SSean S.Guide
Tucannon Campground
Tucannon Excitement
Tucannon is a place I’ve been coming to since I was a kid. Absolutely love the area. Quiet and away from others.
Jennifer R.GuideTucannon Campground
Great memories
Free during the off season but don't get stuck with a dead car battery. Can get really cold and no phone service and very few people pass by.
Jaime B.GuideHells Gate State Park Campground
Riverfront camping
Camping right on the Snake River with Lewis & Clark Discovery Center. Lots of sites, water restrooms, showers, and fire pits. No hookups.
- JJaime B.Scout
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Nice spot by the river
Great camping spot. No RV hookups, but fresh water, restrooms, and showers. Next to river but lots of shrubs. Can walk down trail to access river bank.
- CCarlTraveler
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Great Park and Campsite
Super helpful staff gave us a sweet campsite. Lots of wildlife around and we were camped close to the trailhead. Great hiking and views of the river and canyon. Definitely going back.
- KKyle G.Guide
Hells Gate State Park Campground
Clean, convenient, near water
We stayed in Birch Loop for 2 nights. This was our maiden voyage so we opted for something close to a city as we were still setting up our camper coming out of winter.
Our spot was plenty long enough, but not as wide as I would have liked. There are two big trees on passenger side that prevent setting up a comfy patio. That said, the fire pit area is perfect size.
The center of the loop is for groups, so noise is centralized. Other than that, good space between sites and all are pretty level and paved.
The hiking trails are great with lots of options for easy hikes by the water or tougher ones up the mountain. Either way, you can’t go wrong. The noise on the river from jet boats was mild as it is only end of March.
Great Verizon coverage at site and on trails.
Hannah W.LegendSpring Valley Reservoir
Lots of amenities
This reservoir camping area has many amenities which make it nice. Great docks on the water, swimming, fishing, bathrooms, trash cans, and even a fish cleaning station. I like how the RV sites have water and electricity unlike most campgrounds in the area. This campground is located conveniently near Troy, and is about a 25 minute drive to Moscow. There is also a large Pavilion which is perfect for a large get together.
Brooke M.Guide
Palouse Empire Fair
Nice
Loved this place as a kid, it’s still amazing easy to find good parking. Has bathrooms,
- CCeline K.
RangerSpring Valley Reservoir
Nice depending on when you go
This can be a nice place depending on how busily you catch it. The water is clean and nice through most of the summer, but towards mid-August the trash can pile up a bit. The hike is nice and there are good ammenities (trash collection, picnic table, shelters). Decent bird watching here. I always see a Great Blue Heron and often eagles as well!
- Rachel A.Legend
Spring Valley Reservoir
Windy and crowded (but there’s fishing!)
Not particularly fond of this overrun spot. Great for families with littles. Sites are on top of each other apart from a few scattered around the res. Wind kicks up so high it’s hard to make a campfire last
- Brooke M.Guide
Palouse Empire Fair
No
Not a place to camp
- Saugat B.Guide
Spring Valley Reservoir
Fun place
Good place for fishing and day picnic.
- Brooke M.Guide
Spring Valley Reservoir
Fun place
I love to come here on a day trip when I need to relax outdoors
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