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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Drinking water is available April to October pending weather conditions.
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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
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- 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.
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