Wildhorse Crossing Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 41.7226, -115.9001
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Generally open May to November as weather and conditions allow. Adjacent to the Owyhee (Oh-WHY-HEE) River, a trout stream lined with willows and tive brushes. Fishing for trout in river is available. Wildhorse Crossing 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.
From the USFS.
Is Wildhorse Crossing Campground free?
No. Wildhorse Crossing Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Wildhorse Crossing Campground?
Travel 68 miles north of Elko on State Highway 225.Cross bridge over river.
Nearby
- Big Bend Campground10.7 mi
- Jack Creek Campground16.3 mi
- Camp Draw Trailhead23.4 mi
- Pine Creek Campground25.6 mi
- Pavlak Campground25.8 mi
- Lower Bluster Campground25.8 mi
- Upper Bluster Campground25.9 mi
- Jarbidge Campground26.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
