Black Lake Campground
Black Lake Campground is a rustic facility with 4 designated tent sites. Located on the edge of Black Lake and adjacent to the Hells Canyon Wilderness, the site is popular for visitors wanting a truly 'off-the-beaten-path' recreational experience. This site provides access to Black Lake- Horse Heaven Trail #214 and Six Lakes Basin Trail #218 which enter the Hells Canyon Wilderness from the southeast. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am. Primary use season is from July to September.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| 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. |
Black Lake Campground has 4 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking area.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Hells Canyon Wildernes. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area. |
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Getting there
From Riggins, Idaho go south 60 miles on US Hwy 95 to Council, Idaho; In Council leave Hwy 95 in the downtown area and head north/northwest on the Hornet Creek Road #002; Continue north on this road past Lafferty Campground until the Community of Bear (no services); After passing through Bear continue north on Road 105 (gravel road suitable for…
| Nearest town | Riggins, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 45.1898° N, 116.5613° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The access road to the campground is steep and rough, and is not recommended for RVs, trailers or low clearance vehicles.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBrush Rx
10 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedCold Rx
16 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
25 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
28 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 34.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 10.8 miPo Saddle Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miBlack Lake Creek ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miRankin Mill ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.3 miCurren Mountain2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miEchols Ridge ↗6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.7 miParadise Creek4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miDeep Creek ↗14.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Payette National Forest begins about 3.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.6 miPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 6 miHells Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 217,747 acres
- 9 miWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- A. O. Huntley BarnBuilding · Cuprum · 11.4 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Black Lake Campground?
Sites at Black Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is not reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Black Lake Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Black Lake Campground have?
4 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Black Lake Campground?
Black Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Black Lake Campground?
Riggins, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Black Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Huckleberry (7.9 mi, first-come), Big Bar Camping Area (9.6 mi, first-come), and Seven Devils Campground (11.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby