Pink House Day Use Pavilions
Cottonwood Field Office (BLM) — riverside, fishing
Location: Orofino, ID, ID
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management’s Pink House Recreation Site includes a large, developed campground with an on-site Campground Host and two reservable riverfront-accessible day use pavilions. The site is enjoyed by visitors from all over the country for camping, world class fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Both pavilions have electricity, lighting, standing BBQ grills, accessible picnic tables, and face the main stem of t
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located 5 miles west of Orofino on the Clearwater River, Pink House Recreation Site offers riverfront camping with world-class fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. The campground is well-maintained with nice bathroom facilities and an on-site Camp Host.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Calliope Hummingbird, Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Great Basin Gopher Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pink House Day Use Pavilions: Book early — this is a federal BLM campground with high demand. Site includes boat launch access for boating and water recreation. Two reservable riverfront day-use pavilions available for picnicking and gatherings.
Skip Pink House Day Use Pavilions if: You need hookups — no electric or water hookups available at sites.. You plan to visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.. You prefer camping outside peak season — limited availability year-round..
Best time to visit Pink House Day Use Pavilions: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Pink House Recreation Site (Orofino, ID), Dam View Camping Area (Ahsahka, ID), Dent Acres (OROFINO, ID), Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf) (POTLATCH, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pink House Day Use Pavilions
Cell signal at Pink House Day Use Pavilions (Orofino, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Located 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management’s Pink House Recreation Site includes a large, developed campground with an on-site Campground Host and two reservable riverfront-accessible day use pavilions. The site is enjoyed by visitors from all over the country for camping, world class fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Both pavilions have electricity, lighting, standing BBQ grills, accessible picnic tables, and face the main stem of the Clearwater River, making it the ideal location for a family get-together or a party.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal BLM campground with high demand.
Site includes boat launch access for boating and water recreation.
Two reservable riverfront day-use pavilions available for picnicking and gatherings.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Getting there →
The Pink House Recreation Site is located on U.S. Highway 12, approximately 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, at milepost 39.1.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cottonwood Field Office (BLM) fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cottonwood Field Office (BLM) before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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