Blackhorse Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Red River Rv Dump · 83.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 45.1578, -116.8743
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Situated along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, Blackhorse Campground offers campsites for both tents and trailers/RVs. Popular activities include fishing, picnicking, exploring along the byway, visiting interpretive and historic sites, and hunting during the fall big game seasons.
From the USFS.
Is Blackhorse Campground free?
No. Blackhorse Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Blackhorse Campground?
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; The campground is on the left near the Imnaha River. From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39; and travel about 23.5 miles to campground; Campground entrance is on right near the Imnaha River. Advisory: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.
What are the rules at Blackhorse Campground?
General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply; within Hells Canyon Wildernes. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness ar
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
