Pittsburg Campground
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.
More like this: reservable in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 28 |
Site map
28 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
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. |
This campgrounds has 28 sites, each with a fire ring, picnic table and park space. Some of the campsites are accessible.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year-round |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Single unit campsites = $15.00/night. A fee station is available at the campground. This is a year-round fee and is still charged even during the winter months. Visitors going on the river for extended trips will need to pay for the multiple nights they occupy a campsite. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
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…
| Nearest town | Riggins, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 45.6355° N, 116.4776° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
33 mi from the campground · 417 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
34 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
38 mi from the campground · 110 acres
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
38 mi from the campground · 719 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Rae Bros. Sporting Goods ↗ | 26.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Travelland RV ↗ | 56.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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Worth a stop
- 0.2 miPittsburg Landing Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 12.5 miBlackerby Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 4.5 miCamp Howard3 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.1 miSnake River Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season Year-round
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
Hells Canyon Wilderness begins about 5.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.5 miHells Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 217,747 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Dr. Wilson Foskett Home and DrugstoreBuilding · White Bird · 12.2 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pittsburg Campground?
Sites at Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg 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
Is Pittsburg Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year-round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Pittsburg Campground have?
28 sites, including 28 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Pittsburg Campground?
Pittsburg Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Pittsburg Campground?
Riggins, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Pittsburg Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Slate Creek Campground (17.6 mi, first-come), Buckhorn Campground (19.2 mi, first-come), and Windy Saddle Horse Camp (19.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby