Blackhorse Campground
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Joseph, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, Blackhorse Campground offers campsites for both tents and trailers/RVs. Popular activities include fishing in the river, picnicking and exploring along the byway. The nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) offers numerous opportunities for visiting and exploring interpretive and historic sites and hunting during the fall big game seasons.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Blackhorse Campground sits along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River with access to the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The location offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and photography.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep and Rocky Mountain Mule Deer present in area; also Red-tailed Hawks, Western Tanagers, American Dippers, and garter snakes (Thamnophis elegans vagrans).
Insider tips for Blackhorse Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway with access to Hells Canyon NRA interpretive and historic sites. Fall big game hunting season available in nearby Hells Canyon NRA.
Skip Blackhorse Campground if: You need RV hookups; most sites have no hookups.. You prefer year-round camping; seasonal operations only May through October.. You need more than 14 total campsites available..
Best time to visit Blackhorse Campground: June-October — Official primary use season is June 1 to October 31; campground operates May through October..
Nearby campgrounds: Ollokot Campground (Joseph, OR), Coverdale Campground (Joseph, OR), Hidden Campground (Or) (Joseph, OR), Indian Crossing Campground (Joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blackhorse Campground
Cell signal at Blackhorse Campground (Joseph, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Situated along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, Blackhorse Campground offers campsites for both tents and trailers/RVs. Popular activities include fishing in the river, picnicking and exploring along the byway. The nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) offers numerous opportunities for visiting and exploring interpretive and historic sites and hunting during the fall big game seasons.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway with access to Hells Canyon NRA interpretive and historic sites.
Fall big game hunting season available in nearby Hells Canyon NRA.
Official primary use season is June 1 to October 31; campground operates May through October.
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Getting there →
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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wallowa Whitman National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wallowa Whitman National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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