North Wild Horse Recreation Area sits on tribal lands near a reservoir in northeastern Nevada, providing campers with waterfront access and basic amenities. Sites include covered picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, with a hand pump available for water. The campground charges $10 per night and welcomes pets.
Campers can fish directly from the reservoir and enjoy views across the water from their sites. However, seasonal cricket populations can be substantial, with some visitors reporting ground coverage dense enough to create movement-like visual effects. For additional options in the region, campers can explore campgrounds around Owyhee or check nearby North Wildhorse Campground. The area works best for anglers and campers comfortable with wildlife activity.
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Location
Public CampgroundNorth Wild Horse Recreation Area is located in Nevada
Coordinates
41.68672661 N
115.8136694 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/14/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/14/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/14/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/14/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 36 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 19 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 29 min from Ogden, UT
