Pink House Recreation Site
Cottonwood Field Office (BLM) — riverside, fishing
Location: Orofino, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$18 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Pink House Recreation Site is a large developed site located approximately 5 miles west of Orofino, ID. Nestled beside the Clearwater River at an elevation of 980 feet, the Pink House Recreation Site is surrounded by scenic views of semi-arid hillsides, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Visitors come to this site from all over the country to enjoy camping, world class fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
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, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pink-house-recreation-site to be notified when sites open up.
Pink House Recreation Site offers world-class fishing and boating on the Clearwater River with scenic semi-arid hillside views. Campers praise the beautiful landscape, well-maintained grounds, and quality bathroom facilities.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Calliope Hummingbird, Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Great Basin Gopher Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Pink House Recreation Site: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Fishing and boating are primary draws at this Clearwater River location Camp host on-site can provide local recreation guidance
Skip Pink House Recreation Site if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You want more than 2 tent sites — only 2 sites total. You require guaranteed availability — book well in advance.
Best time to visit Pink House Recreation Site: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Pink House Day Use Pavilions (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 Recreation Site
Cell signal at Pink House Recreation Site (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.
Pink House Recreation Site is a large developed site located approximately 5 miles west of Orofino, ID. Nestled beside the Clearwater River at an elevation of 980 feet, the Pink House Recreation Site is surrounded by scenic views of semi-arid hillsides, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Visitors come to this site from all over the country to enjoy camping, world class fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Fishing and boating are primary draws at this Clearwater River location
Camp host on-site can provide local recreation guidance
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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