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Trappers Lake/horse Thief Horse Camp

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  • fuel station21 mi

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The Horse Thief Campground at Trappers Lake has 5 campsites. It is on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area. It has corrals for livestock, and long spurs to accommodate large trailers. An RV dump station is available near the campground. Trappers Lake and area adjacent to the campground is within Trappers Lake Wilderness, where regulations apply.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Sinclair

    21 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    0.6 mi
  • trailhead

    Trappers-scotts Bay Trailhead

    0.4 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    3.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Trappers-scotts Bay Picnic Site

    0.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: BUCKS CAMPGROUND in White River National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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