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Pink House Recreation Site

This large site on the Clearwater River features developed camping, a boat launch, group facilities, a day use area and renowned steelhead fishing.  It is located along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Directions: 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, Highway 12 

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Clearwater River Map

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Facilities/Fees:

  • Developed site
  • Campground - 15 sites full hookup RV sites with water, electricity 50 AMP service, sewer, picnic tables, fire rings. 3 tent campsites.
  • Day use area with picnic tables and BBQ grills
  • Drinking water
  • Boat ramp - concrete
  • Valut toilets - 3
  • Flush toilets - 2
  • Parking area
  • NO RV dump station
  • Pay phone
  • Open year-round
  • Fees - Camping $18 per night per camper for RV full hookups, tent camping $10 per night/$4 per extra vehicle not in tow per night.  Camping only allowed at designated numbered camp sites. Federal Interagency  Access Pass provides for a 50% discount off the fees in this notice for card holder and their vehicle.  Group day use pavilion, exclusive use. 1 small $25 per day, 1 large $50 per day (to reserve call 208-962-3245)
    • Each campsite unit is defined as:  1 vehicle or 1 rv/camper and/or multiple tents per campsite.  Any additional rv/camper at a campsite is $18 per rv/camper per night, and any additional vehicles not in tow are $4 per vehicle per night.
    • Campground fees must be paid within 30 minutes after occupying site.
    • All fees collected are used at this site for improvements and maintenance
  • Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)
  • Garbage disposal on site.  Disposal of any household or industrial refuse or waste brought in from private or municipal property is prohibited and subject to fines.
  • First come, first served - no reservations except for group-use pavilion
  • Permits are required for commercial use, competitive use, 
    special area use and organized group activity and event use

BOATERS - BE AWARE OF A NEW STATE LAW!
The Idaho Invasive Species Law and Boater Registration
Under the new law, any boat that is registered in Idaho or another state, and any non-motorized vessel (canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat, etc.) will be required to purchase and display IISF stickers in order to legally launch and operate in Idaho. Inflatable, non-motorized vessels must be less than 10 feet in length to be exempted from this requirement.


RV at one of the campsites at Pink House Clearwater River - Scenery from Pink House recreation site


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Cottonwood Field Office  |  1 Butte Drive  |  Cottonwood, ID 83522
208-962-3245  |  Fax: 208-962-3275  |  Office hours: 7:45am - 4:30pm, M-F