Pittsburg Campground
Open year-round. Potable water is available seasonally from April through October, weather dependent. Fire restrictions are in effect June 1 through September 30, allowing only charcoal fires in fire pans. Campsite fee is $15 per night.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Snake River Fire Restrictions - 06/01 -09/30
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
About
Pittsburg Campground sits at the edge of Hells Canyon, North America's deepest river gorge, providing direct access to the Wild and Scenic Snake River. The 28-site facility operates year-round and is the only developed campground of its kind in the Snake River Corridor. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and large RVs, with paved roads and camp spurs throughout. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, though fire restrictions apply June 1 through September 30 when only charcoal fires in fire pans are permitted. Amenities include vault toilets (ADA accessible), seasonal potable water available April through October, and an RV dump station. The campground serves as a base for fishing, boating, rafting, hiking, and exploring nearby attractions including Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch and the Pittsburg Rockart Interpretive Site. The approach via Deer Creek Road (Forest Road 493) is a steep, narrow, winding gravel road for 17.5 miles after crossing the Salmon River bridge. Idaho County maintains the road, and large RVs and trailers must exercise extreme caution. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From White Bird, Idaho, head south on Highway 95 for 0.5 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (signed for Pittsburg Landing). Turn right on Old Highway 95 and go 1 mile to the Salmon River bridge. Turn left, cross the bridge, then immediately turn left on Deer Creek Road (Forest Road 493). Travel 17.5 miles to the campground. The road is steep, narrow, and winding gravel; large RVs and trailers must use extreme caution.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 628-3916 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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