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Pittsburg Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Riggins · Idaho · Wallowa Whitman National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Location | Riggins · Idaho · Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Sites | 28 public sites counted from the federal listing — 28 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 28 sites Water hookups at 0 of 28 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 28 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 28 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. Overnight campsites fees are $15/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-01.
From the official listing
Overview Pittsburg Campground overlooks the Wild and Scenic Snake River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This large facility is open year-round with 28 tent/trailer sites many of which can accommodate large RVs and trailers. The accessible facility has accessible campsites and toilets with paved roads and camp spurs. Drinking water is available from April to October (pending weather conditions).
With access to the Snake River for fishing, boating, historic interpretation, exploring and hiking within minutes of the campground, the facility is popular throughout the year. The Deer Creek road is maintained by Idaho County and is steep and narrow for the last few miles after entering the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
The site is open year round.
Facilities This campgrounds has 28 sites, each with a fire ring, picnic table and park space. Some of the campsites are accessible.
Directions, from the listing
From White Bird, Idaho head south on Highway 95 for about 0.5 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Area); Turn right on Old Highway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 17.5 miles to the Campground.
From Riggins, Idaho head north on Highway 95 for about 27 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Site); Turn left on Old Highway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 17.5 miles to the Campground.
Advisory: The Deer Creek Road and Forest Road 493 is a steep, narrow, winding gravel road. Large RV and vehicles with trailers must use extreme caution.
Trip Card — Pittsburg Campground
Riggins · Idaho · Wallowa Whitman National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Riggins · Idaho · Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Fees | Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass h… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 28 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10386871 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.