How much does camping cost at Pink House Recreation Site?

Camping fees at Pink House Recreation Site range from $10-$18/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Fees are typically paid at the campground entrance.

Is Pink House Recreation Site first-come first-served or reservation?

Pink House Recreation Site operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Can I see photos of campsites at Pink House Recreation Site before I book?

Yes! Pink House Recreation Site has 17 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

What is the best time to visit Pink House Recreation Site?

Pink House Recreation Site is open January 01 to December 31. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Pink House Recreation Site?

Pink House Recreation Site does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Is there cell service at Pink House Recreation Site?

Cell phone service at Pink House Recreation Site is generally available. Cell service is available. Coverage may vary by carrier and exact location within the campground.

How many campsites does Pink House Recreation Site have?

Pink House Recreation Site has 18 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Arrive early for the best site selection.

Are dogs allowed at Pink House Recreation Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pink House Recreation Site. Dogs must typically be kept on a leash (usually 6 feet or shorter) and under control at all times. Be sure to clean up after your pet and check for any breed or size restrictions.

What amenities are available at Pink House Recreation Site?

Pink House Recreation Site offers: Restrooms, Potable Water, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups, Sewer Hookups, Pets Allowed. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Pink House Recreation Site?

Popular activities at Pink House Recreation Site include Fishing, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Pink House Recreation Site

4.59

162 reviews

91 Pink House Road, Orofino, ID 83544

Top 3% in IDSummer

FishingSwimmingSummer Destination

Featured in:Swimming Camping Idaho#2 Pet-Friendly Campgrounds Idaho#3 Family-Friendly Campgrounds Idaho +2 more

First-come, first-served

This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.

Quick Facts

980 ft

Price

$10 - $18/night

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

18 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

Full Hookups

Book on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Cottonwood Field Office Official Website

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First-come, first-served

This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.

Quick Facts

980 ft

Price

$10 - $18/night

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

18 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

Full Hookups

Book on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Cottonwood Field Office Official Website

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Pink House Recreation Site

$10.00 - $18.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Full RV Hookups: $18.00; Tent Campsites: $10.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).

Standard Site Fee$10.00

Hookup Site Fee$18.00

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91 Pink House Road, Orofino, ID 83544

Pink House Recreation Site

91 Pink House Road, Orofino, ID 83544

Nearby places

Orofino - 5 miles (approximately 10 minutes)

Greer - 10 miles (15 minutes)

Lewiston - 40 miles (50 minutes)

Weather at Pink House Recreation Site

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Maximum duration of stay is 14 DAYS (consecutive or not) within a 28-DAY period. After 14 days of campsite occupation, you must move outside a 25-mile radius of that location.
Overnight parking is prohibited in the day use parking areas.

Best Time to Camp at Pink House Recreation Site

Best season: summer. Summer offers warm, sunny days (typical highs 75–95°F) and comfortably cool nights (50s–60s), making it ideal for swimming, boating, floating, and top-tier Clearwater River fishing. Water recreation is at its peak—river temperatures often sit in the mid-60s to low-70s—so you can spend long afternoons on the water; expect busier weekends and more families in July–August. Fire restrictions and higher visitation can occur in late summer, but the combination of full river access, long daylight, and— Peak months: July, August, June, September

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

5.0 / 5

Top 3% in ID

Summer is prime: warm water for swimming, peak boating/ beach use and many positive summer reviews.

Planning Tips

Peak Season: January 01 to December 31. Book 2-3 months ahead.

About Pink House Recreation Site

Pink House Recreation Site sits along the Clearwater River near Orofino, managed by the BLM Cottonwood Field Office. This small riverside campground offers full hookups at budget-friendly rates and caters to anglers and boaters drawn to the Clearwater's fishing and float opportunities. The site operates seasonally during peak months with a 14-day stay limit and welcomes both tent and RV campers.

The Pink House Recreation Site accommodates RV camping, tent camping, and group day use. It does not offer cabins or glamping options. The RV sites include full hookups with water, sewer, and 30-amp electricity, while tent sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and BBQ grills.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer offers warm, sunny days (typical highs 75–95°F) and comfortably cool nights (50s–60s), making it ideal for swimming, boating, floating, and top-tier Clearwater River fishing. Water recreation is at its peak—river temperatures often sit in the mid-60s to low-70s—so you can spend long afternoons on the water; expect busier weekends and more families in July–August. Fire restrictions and higher visitation can occur in late summer, but the combination of full river access, long daylight, and— Peak months: July, August, June, September

Elevation980 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe Clearwater River runs right past the campground, with a sandy beach for direct water access. Native trees provide shade over the sites. The surrounding semi-arid hillsides create a transition zone between desert vegetation and riparian forest. You can watch ospreys hunt over the river. The volcanic geology and ancient flood-carved landscape are visible in the rock formations and river valley shape.

Lodging & AccommodationsThe campground does not offer lodge-style accommodations but provides accessible group pavilions for day use.

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Stay Limit

14 days within a 28-day period. Must move outside 25-mile radius after 14 days.

Guests Allowed Per Site

Each RV or tent site accommodates one camping unit.

Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Reservation PlatformsScan and Pay system via Recreation.gov mobile app.

AccessibilityThe site includes various accessibility features such as paved paths, accessible vault and flush toilets, RV sites with concrete spurs, and picnic tables with extended ends for wheelchair use. Additionally, the group pavilions and water hydrants are designed for accessibility.

Site SizeThe sites accommodate RVs with full hookups and tents. RV sites are pull-through or back-in, and tent sites include flat and partially paved ground.

PrivacyThe campground offers a mix of settings, with some sites closer to the river providing quieter, more scenic experiences. However, proximity to the highway may result in some noise at other sites.

Total Campsites18 campsites

Recommended SitesFor quieter experience, choose sites closer to the river.

Best CampsitesSites closer to the river are quieter and more scenic. RV sites #1 and #2 have concrete spurs, accessible features, and river views with flush toilets nearby. Reviewers recommend arriving early since it's first-come, first-served and sites fill up in summer.

Amenities available

Pink House Recreation Site offers a variety of amenities aimed at providing a comfortable and accessible camping experience. The campground features 15 RV sites, all equipped with full hookups (water, 30-amp electricity, sewer), standing BBQ grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. Additionally, there are three tent campsites with similar amenities and excellent views of the Clearwater River. Potable water is accessible from several hydrants distributed throughout the site, and there are flush toilets and vault toilets available. The site also includes a concrete boat ramp providing year-round river access and two dumpsters for waste disposal. Two group pavilions, equipped with electricity, lighting, BBQ grills, and picnic tables, are available for day use with fees of $25 and $50 depending on size.

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Electricity hookups

Water hookups

Sewer hookups

Flush toilets

Fire rings

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Activities you can enjoy

Pink House Recreation Site offers a range of recreational activities including fishing, tubing, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. The Clearwater River provides world-class salmon and steelhead fisheries, and the sandy beach is accessible year-round. Tubing is particularly popular due to the river's mellow rapids. Other activities include picnicking and bird watching, with occasional sightings of river otters and eagles.

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Boating

Wildlife viewing

Winter Activities

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4.6

162 reviews

Top-Rated

Pink House Recreation Site is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

User reviews highlight the campground's cleanliness, scenic location, and excellent camp hosts. Positive aspects include the full hookups for RVs, proximity to the Clearwater River, and spacious sites. A recurring theme is the lack of showers, which some users noted as a drawback.

Review Summaries

Based on 162 reviews

What Campers Love

Positive reviews praise the campground's cleanliness, "super clean and quite," and the excellent camp hosts, "Jim and Debra provide a perfect camping experience." Many users appreciated the site's...

Based on 162 reviews

Common Concerns

The most frequent complaint among users is the absence of shower facilities. Additionally, one user mentioned cleanliness issues in the bathrooms and another noted highway noise.

Based on 162 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

Sites closer to the river are praised for their quietness and scenic views. RV sites #1 and #2 are specifically noted as accessible.

Based on 162 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring your own shower equipment. Arrive early as the campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites closer to the river tend to be quieter and more scenic.

Based on 162 reviews

Seasonal Insights

Reviews suggest that summer can get quite hot during the day, but nights are cooler. Highway noise is less noticeable for sites close to the river.

Based on 162 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Quiet, clean and the camp hosts are sweet!" - Sarah H.; "The Clearwater River Canyon is one the most beautiful places on earth!" - Mike P.; "Would be perfect if the restrooms had a shower" - Ashley...

Based on 162 reviews

Accessibility Features

Positive feedback on the accessible features, including the paved pathways, accessible toilets, and RV sites.

Based on 162 reviews

Pet-Friendly Features

Pets are allowed at the campground, and reviews mentioned easy access to the river for dogs to run and play.

Based on 162 reviews

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Cottonwood Field Office (BLM)

Pink House Recreation Site

About Cottonwood Field Office (BLM)

Context for the broader area surrounding Pink House Recreation Site, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

The Cottonwood Field Office (CFO) manages just over 131,000 acres of public lands. The CFO manages robust recreation, forestry, and fuels programs. Additionally, fisheries, wildlife, and cultural resources are a strong focus of the office. The CFO manages the 112-mile stretch of the Lower Salmon River from Vinegar Creek to its confluence with the Snake River. The Lower Salmon River corridor boasts remarkable canyons, white sandy beaches, and thrilling whitewater adventures for visitors. The CFO also manages a portion of the land on the main stem of the Clearwater River. The Clearwater River is famous for the large "B-run" steelhead and spring Chinook salmon, which attract anglers worldwide. The use of the river has evolved from a half-hidden location for anglers to a summer stop for innertubers, kayakers, and other boaters. Portions of the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail cross the CFO. The 1,170-mile-long trail stretches from eastern Oregon to Montana and sustained tribal members with ample fishing, hunting, and native plants as they traveled from their homelands in the late 1800s.

Directions

58 miles south of Lewiston, Idaho, following US-95

Fees

Pink House Recreation Site, McKay's Bend Recreation Site, Pine Bar Recreation Site, Slate Creek Recreation Site, Hammer Creek Recreation Site, and the SCAT Machine (in Asotin, WA).