Dry Saddle Trailhead
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
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About this campground
Perched at the gateway to the legendary Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, Dry Saddle Trailhead beckons adventurers with its commanding 250-degree panoramic views that will take your breath away before you even hit the trail. This premier access point north of the Salmon River opens up a world of alpine exploration, where the famous Sheep Hill Trail #575 winds through pristine wilderness to crystal-clear mountain lakes and culminates at the historic Sheep Hill Lookout, just 10 miles into your journey. With a convenient loading ramp for pack animals and gear, this trailhead serves as your launching pad into one of America's most rugged and unspoiled landscapes.
Dry Saddle Trailhead is primarily a trailhead and not a campground, so traditional camping accommodations are limited or unspecified.
Natural Features and SceneryStep into a realm where untamed wilderness meets sky at Dry Saddle, where jagged peaks pierce the horizon and alpine lakes sparkle like jewels scattered across the landscape. The Sheep Hill Trail #575 threads through this dramatic terrain, guiding hikers past glacial-carved basins filled with pristine mountain lakes that reflect the surrounding peaks in their mirror-like surfaces. As part of the vast Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, this rugged mountain country showcases nature at its most raw and magnificent, with sweeping vistas that stretch across endless ridgelines and deep valleys carved by ancient forces.
Geological RegionDry Saddle stands as a principal gateway to the iconic Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, a vast expanse of protected wildlands stretching north from the mighty Salmon River. This geological wonderland encompasses some of the most remote and rugged terrain in the Lower 48, where millions of years of uplift, erosion, and glaciation have sculpted a landscape of soaring peaks, deep canyons, and hidden alpine basins that remain largely unchanged since the dawn of time.
Campsite details
AccessibilityNo specific accessibility features are mentioned for this trailhead.
Sites SizeNo information about campsite sizes is available as this site functions primarily as a trailhead.
Sites PrivacyThere is no information about campsite privacy as this location is primarily a trailhead.
Total Campsites0 campsites
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Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Activities you can enjoy
The primary recreational activities at Dry Saddle Trailhead are hiking and backpacking, with access to the trails in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
Hiking
"Dry Saddle Trailhead is one of the major trailheads accessing the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness lying north of the Salmon River. It provides access to many high mountain lakes along Sheep Hill Trail #575. It is only a 10-mile hike to Sheep Hill Lookout."Winter Activities
No winter-specific activities are mentioned in the available materials.Water Sports
No non-motorized water sports activities such as kayaking or paddleboarding are mentioned.Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
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Aug 25
Monday
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Precipitation: 0%
Strong wind, exercise caution
Humidity: 25%
Very dry conditions, stay hydrated
Wind: 9.4 mph
Strong wind, exercise caution
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Trash and recyclingNo trash and recycling facilities are mentioned for this site.
Proximity to water featuresProvides access to many high mountain lakes along Sheep Hill Trail #575.
Campground Map
Driving directionsFrom State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 past Red River Ranger Station (now closed) to its junction with Nezperce Trail Road #468. Turn east onto Road #468 and follow approximately 33 miles to the trailhead.
"Not recommended for low-clearance vehicles, motor homes or vehicles towing trailers." This implies that the access roads may be rough or challenging to navigate for certain vehicles and may require higher-clearance options.Camper Reviews
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Last updated August 10, 2025