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Pittsburg Campground

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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Wallowa Whitman National Forest 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. Season: Year-round Reservations: This site is not reservable. 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 Launch Pittsburg Rockart Interpretive Site ***FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE JUNE 1 THRU SEPTEMBER 30*** ***CHARCOAL FIRES IN FIRE PAN ONLY*** 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 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… Rules: General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10069654 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

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