Black Lake Campground is a rustic facility with 4 designated tent sites. Located on the edge of Black Lake and adjacent to the Hells Canyon Wilderness, the site is popular for visitors wanting a truly 'off-the-beaten-path' recreational experience. The access road to the campground is steep and rough, and is not recommended for RVs, trailers or low clearance vehicles.
This site provides access to Black Lake- Horse Heaven Trail #214 and Six Lakes Basin Trail #218 which enter the Hells Canyon Wilderness from the southeast.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Primary use season is from July to September.
Facilities
Black Lake Campground has 4 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking area.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
What people do here
backpacking
birding
camping
fishing
hiking
photography
wilderness
The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Riggins and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.
Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 4, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.
