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 from April to October (pending weather conditions).
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 Idaho County and is steep and narrow for the last few miles after entering the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
The site is open year round.
Facilities
This campgrounds has 28 sites, each with a fire ring, picnic table and park space. Some of the campsites are accessible.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
What people do here
birding
camping
fishing
hiking
motor boat
non-motorized boating
photography
rafting
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 1, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.
