Established Camping
Humboldt National Forest Wildhorse Crossing Campground - CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE
Humboldt National Forest Wildhorse Crossing Campground is located near Mountain City, Nevada. The area features rugged terrain with elevations that support a variety of plant life. Nearby, visitors can explore Wild Horse Reservoir and the Jarbidge Wilderness, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.
Description
CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE - CLOSED INDEFINITELY (updated Nov 2022)
Adjacent to the Owyhee (Oh-WHY-HEE) River, a trout stream lined with willows and native brushes. Fishing for trout in river is available. Wildhorse Crossing CG is located in the Owyhee Canyon on the Mountain City Highway north of Wildhorse Reservoir (fishing!) and is right along the Owyhee River (fishing!) and lots of good opportunities for OHV recreation and many two track and dirt roads for mountain biking, hiking; has two double restrooms, 19 sites, no water, and is $5 per night. Not reservable.
Location
Humboldt National Forest Wildhorse Crossing Campground - CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE is located in Nevada
Directions
From Mountain City, NV, take State Rt. 225 south 10.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Coordinates
41.723941262132755 N
115.893354487788 W
Detours Nearby
Sheep Camp in Ruby Valley
1 hr 36 min away
Jarbidge
2 hrs 32 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Boise
- 2 hrs 52 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 11 min from Pocatello
- 4 hrs 37 min from Ogden
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
