Within Nezperce National Forest, Pittsburg Campground provides US Forest Service camping along the Snake River corridor. The campground requires navigating a steep, winding access road that takes approximately an hour from White Bird, with reviewers noting the challenging drive conditions.
Sites cluster together in open desert terrain with minimal tree cover, each equipped with a shade canopy structure. The $8 nightly fee includes drinking water, restrooms, and dump station access. Walk-in dispersed sites at the Upper Landing offer more privacy for tent campers. Ground conditions include sticky burs that can affect pets, and seasonal fire restrictions typically run from July through mid-September. Campers exploring the region can find campgrounds near White Bird for additional staging options before making the descent.
Description
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.__With access to the Snake River for fishing, boating, historic intepretation, exploring and hiking within minutes of the campground, the facility is popular throughout the year. The Deer Creek road is maintained by the County and is steep and narrow for the last few miles after entering into the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.Pittsburg Landing Boat LaunchPittsburg Rockart Interpretive Site ***FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE JUNE 1 THRU SEPTEMBER 30*** ***CHARCOAL FIRES IN FIRE PAN ONLY***
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPittsburg Campground is located in Oregon near White Bird
Directions
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.
Coordinates
45.635533793 N
116.477585809 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 27 min from Lewiston, ID
- 4 hrs 14 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 4 hrs 14 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 46 min from Kennewick, WA
