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.
Primary Use Season is June 1 to October 31.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities
Blackhorse Campground has 14 campsites that offer picnic tables, fire rings and parking spaces.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
What people do here
camping
hiking
photography
picnicking
water access
wildlife viewing
The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Joseph and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.
Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 4, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.
