Windy Saddle Horse Camp

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — hiking

Location: Riggins, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located on Windy Saddle above the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Windy Saddle Horse Camp is a small campground with 4 campsites. The campground has long camp spurs for trailers, an overflow parking area for stock trailers or day use, hitching rails and a loading ramp. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am, Primary use season is from July to September.Windy Saddle Horse Camp is s small campground of 4 campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking space.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/windy-saddle-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Small 4-site horse camp above Hells Canyon Wilderness with immediate access to Seven Devils Loop Trail and nearby hiking destinations. Google reviewers praise the trail access and peaceful setting despite weather challenges.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Pika, ground squirrels, Clark's Nutcrackers, and Mountain Chickadees documented in the area

Insider tips for Windy Saddle Horse Camp: Pack plenty of water and/or portable filter for Seven Devils Loop Trail access Arrive early on weekends — limited parking, especially for stock trailers Site includes long camp spurs for trailers, hitching rails, and loading ramp designed for horse camping

Skip Windy Saddle Horse Camp if: You need hookups — no water, electric, or sewer available. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 sites total. You visit in off-season (November-April) — campground closed.

Best time to visit Windy Saddle Horse Camp: July-September — RIDB identifies this as the primary use season with most reliable weather. May-October — Campground operating season, though conditions vary.

Nearby campgrounds: Seven Devils Campground (Riggins, ID), Saddle Creek Campground (Joseph, OR), Black Lake Campground (Riggins, ID), Huckleberry (Council, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Windy Saddle Horse Camp

Cell signal at Windy Saddle Horse Camp (Riggins, ID): 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.

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Located on Windy Saddle above the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Windy Saddle Horse Camp is a small campground with 4 campsites. The campground has long camp spurs for trailers, an overflow parking area for stock trailers or day use, hitching rails and a loading ramp. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am, Primary use season is from July to September.Windy Saddle Horse Camp is s small campground of 4 campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking space.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no water, electric, or sewer available✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 sites total✕ You visit in off-season (November-April) — campground closed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Pack plenty of water and/or portable filter for Seven Devils Loop Trail access

Arrive early on weekends

limited parking, especially for stock trailers

Site includes long camp spurs for trailers, hitching rails, and loading ramp designed for horse camping

Best: July-September

RIDB identifies this as the primary use season with most reliable weather

Best: May-October

Campground operating season, though conditions vary

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Mule Deer, American Pika, ground squirrels, Clark's Nutcrackers, and Mountain Chickadees documented in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Riggins, Idaho travel south on Highway 95 for 1.3 miles to Seven Devils Road (becomes Forest Road 517); Turn right on Seven Devils Road and go 17 miles to trailhead and horse camp road junction; Take a right at the road junction and continue on towards the Heaven's Gate Lookout for about 0.1 miles to the horse camp entrance road (one way traffic); Follow this road around to the horse camp. ADVISORY: Forest Road 517 is very steep, and narrow. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Windy Saddle Horse Camp cost per night?+
Windy Saddle Horse Camp costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Windy Saddle Horse Camp open?+
Windy Saddle Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Windy Saddle Horse Camp have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Windy Saddle Horse Camp?+
Windy Saddle Horse Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Windy Saddle Horse Camp?+
Windy Saddle Horse Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Windy Saddle Horse Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Windy Saddle Horse Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Windy Saddle Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Windy Saddle Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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