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Windy Saddle Trailhead
The Windy Saddle Trailhead is the main access point into the Hells Canyon Wilderness from Idaho. Located on the saddle going to Seven Devils basin or up to Heaven's Gate Lookout the area offers a great view of the Seven Devils mountain range and Hells Canyon area.
This site provides access to Seven Devils Trail #124 and Sheep Creek Trail #53 which enter Hells Canyon Wilderness.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Current Conditions |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. Day Use Fees are $5/car/day parking/day use. Please use self-service pay station on site. |
| Open Season: | Late June |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Hells Canyon Wildernes.
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| Closest Towns: | Riggins, Idaho (18 miles) |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Riggins- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area |
General Information
Directions:
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 left at the road junction then turn right into the trailhead entrance.
ADVISORY: Forest Road 517 is very steep, and narrow. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommened or advised to use caution when traveling the upper sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter
Activities
Campground Camping
4 tent-only campsites with tables, tent pads and firerings.
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Picnicking
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | 4 tables |
|---|---|
| Tent camping: | 4 campsites with tent pads |
| Parking: | Parking for 10-15 cars; Due to limited turn arounds large vehicles and trailers are not recommended |
| Toilets: | Accessible vault toilet |
| Accessible: | Parking and vault toilet |