Pittsburg Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Riggins, OR, OR

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pittsburg-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Pittsburg Campground overlooks the Wild and Scenic Snake River in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area with 28 sites and direct river access for fishing. Google reviewers consistently praise its clean facilities, riverside location, and scenic beauty.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Western Screech-Owls, Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes, and Great Basin Gopher Snakes present in the area.

Insider tips for Pittsburg Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Right-on-river location provides excellent morning fishing access. Paved roads and accessible campsites available for those needing accessibility features.

Skip Pittsburg Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You're visiting November-March when drinking water is not available.. You require full-service amenities — this is a rural, basic campground..

Best time to visit Pittsburg Campground: April-October — Drinking water is available April to October pending weather conditions..

Nearby campgrounds: Windy Saddle Horse Camp (Riggins, ID), Seven Devils Campground (Riggins, ID), Saddle Creek Campground (Joseph, OR), Adams Ranger Station (Grangeville, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pittsburg Campground

Cell signal at Pittsburg Campground (Riggins, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Pittsburg Campground

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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.✕ You're visiting November-March when drinking water is not available.✕ You require full-service amenities — this is a rural, basic campground.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Right-on-river location provides excellent morning fishing access.

Paved roads and accessible campsites available for those needing accessibility features.

Best: April-October

Drinking water is available April to October pending weather conditions.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Western Screech-Owls, Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes, and Great Basin Gopher Snakes present in the area.

Location

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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

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wallowa Whitman National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Wallowa Whitman National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Pittsburg Campground cost per night?+
Pittsburg Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pittsburg Campground open?+
Pittsburg Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pittsburg Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pittsburg Campground?+
Pittsburg Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Pittsburg Campground?+
Pittsburg Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Pittsburg Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pittsburg Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pittsburg Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Pittsburg Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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