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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. Drinking water is available. With access to the Snake River for fishing, boating, historic interpretation, 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 *****FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE JUNE 1 THRU SEPTEMBER 30***** *****CHARCOAL FIRES IN FIRE PAN ONLY*****
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 for about 27 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Site); Turn left 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.
**Advisory:** The Deer Creek Road and Forest Road 493 is a steep, narrow, winding gravel road. Large RV and vehicles with trailers must use extreme caution.
One of my favorite ramps to stop at along the snake. I always pick a bunch of blackberries and the bathrooms are always clean
The campground and dock area are basic and just fine. The toilets on the other hand.....Gross! Am sure the state or fed park service is strained now, but other public campgrounds I saw on the same trip were cared for. Not these.
For a rural out of the way campgrounds it was clean and well taken care of. There is an area on the other side of the bathrooms to change. You can hear the creek go by.
Wow!!! My father had always told me stories of this place and I finally made it. This place is amazing. Although I didn't camp here, I did visit and the place was truly amazing! I would highly recommend it.
