8 Places In The U.S. Where You Can See Horses In The Wild

Steens Mountain Wilderness, Oregon

Home to the Kiger mustangs, known for their light brown bodies, dark tails, and semi zebra-striped legs. Guided rides with Steens Mountain Guest Ranch or camping at South Steens Campground

Sand Wash Basin, Colorado

Famous for Picasso, a pinto stallion, and other wild horses. Visitors can explore the area's gravel, dirt, and sand roads, particularly the "Wild Horse Loop" to spot new stallions like Hoot, Jasper

Tonto National Forest, Arizona

Wild horses can be seen around the Salt River, particularly at recreation sites along Bush Highway like Coon Bluff, Phon D, and Pebble Beach. Kayaking or paddleboarding trips are popular during warmer months

Assateague Island, Maryland and Virginia

A barrier island where approximately 300 wild horses roam freely on the beaches and park roads. Kayaking and day cruises are popular ways to observe them, with herds

Dugway, Utah

The foothills between Rush Valley and Vernon are home to the Onaqui Mountain Herd, a relatively large herd of around 450 horses. Visitors can drive along Pony Express Road to spot horses of various colors and patterns.

Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Refuge, Montana

Established to provide a home for free-roaming wild horses, this refuge is home to around 120 members. Jeep tours with local outfitters Pryor Wild are available from May through September

Outer Banks, North Carolina

The famous Colonial Spanish Mustang wild horse herd roams Corolla and Carova beaches in the northern Outer Banks. Self-guided walking tours or Wild Horse Adventure Tours offer to see them.

Sable Island, Nova Scotia

While not in the US, Sable Island is home to pony-sized wild horses, introduced in the 1700s and federally protected since 1961. The island's remote location off the Nova Scotia coast makes it a unique destination