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Clearwater National Forest

## Overview

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.

<h2>Overview </h2>

<p>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.</p>

## Overview

Located 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management’s Pink
House Recreation Site includes a large, developed campground with an on-site
Campground Host and two reservable riverfront-accessible day use pavilions.
The site is enjoyed by visitors from all over the country for camping, world
class fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

## Recreation

This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for
quiet relaxation. Pink House Recreation Site is home to one of the most
heavily used boat launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho. Guests have
immediate access to the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and
steelhead fisheries attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of
the most popular activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the
river’s mellow rapids and accessibility. With over 10 access sites along the
Clearwater River to put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to
float on the river as long as they desire.

## Facilities

This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for
quiet relaxation. Pink House Recreation Site is home to one of the most
heavily used boat launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho. Guests have
immediate access to the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and
steelhead fisheries attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of
the most popular activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the
river’s mellow rapids and accessibility. With over 10 access sites along the
Clearwater River to put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to
float on the river as long as they desire.

## Natural Features

The site is nestled beside the Clearwater River at an elevation of 980 feet,
surrounded by scenic views of semi-arid hills, and the Lewis and Clark
National Historic Trail. Native trees provide abundant shade throughout the
site and guests can access a large sandy beach with just a short walk from the
pavilions.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 962-3245.

## Nearby Attractions

  * The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the Clearwater River from Greer, Idaho to the confluence with the Snake River. 
  * The Northwest Discovery Water Trail is the first 40-mile reach of the Clearwater River from Canoe Camp to the confluence with the Snake River in Lewiston, Idaho. 
  * Orofino, Idaho provides basic services and shopping opportunities—5 miles away.
  * Nez Perce National Historical Park (Canoe Camp)—1 mile away. 
  * Dworshak Hatchery—9 miles away. 
  * Dworshak Dam and Visitor Center—12 miles away.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management’s Pink House Recreation Site includes a large, developed campground with an on-site Campground Host and two reservable riverfront-accessible day use pavilions. The site is enjoyed by visitors from all over the country for camping, world class fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for quiet relaxation. Pink House Recreation Site is home to one of the most heavily used boat launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho.  Guests have immediate access to the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and steelhead fisheries attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of the most popular activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the river’s mellow rapids and accessibility.  With over 10 access sites along the Clearwater River to put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to float on the river as long as they desire. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for quiet relaxation. Pink House Recreation Site is home to one of the most heavily used boat launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho.  Guests have immediate access to the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and steelhead fisheries attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of the most popular activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the river’s mellow rapids and accessibility.  With over 10 access sites along the Clearwater River to put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to float on the river as long as they desire. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The site is nestled beside the Clearwater River at an elevation of 980 feet, surrounded by scenic views of semi-arid hills, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Native trees provide abundant shade throughout the site and guests can access a large sandy beach with just a short walk from the pavilions.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (208) 962-3245.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the Clearwater River from Greer, Idaho to the confluence with the Snake River. </li>
<li>The Northwest Discovery Water Trail is the first 40-mile reach of the Clearwater River from Canoe Camp to the confluence with the Snake River in Lewiston, Idaho. </li>
<li>Orofino, Idaho provides basic services and shopping opportunities—5 miles away.</li>
<li>Nez Perce National Historical Park (Canoe Camp)—1 mile away. </li>
<li>Dworshak Hatchery—9 miles away. </li>
<li>Dworshak Dam and Visitor Center—12 miles away. </li>
</ul>

Reservations for the small pavilion are $25/per day and the large pavilion
costs $50/day. There is a small service fee for online reservations.

The large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.

Large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.

Pink House Recreation Site offers two day use pavilions for reservation.

Two day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.

One of two standing grills available for use at the large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.

This is a picture of the standing grill at the large day use pavilion.

The small and large day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.

Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.

The small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.

Small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.

Pink House Day Use Pavilions

## Overview

Pink House Recreation Site is a large developed site located approximately 5
miles west of Orofino, ID. Nestled beside the Clearwater River at an elevation
of 980 feet, the Pink House Recreation Site is surrounded by scenic views of
semi-arid hillsides, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Visitors
come to this site from all over the country to enjoy camping, world class
fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Lucky
visitors may encounter a river otter swimming by or see eagles soaring above.
The site is open year-round and a full-time Campground Host is present.

Campers can opt to pay overnight camping fees at the site through the free,
easy-to-use www.Recreation.gov mobile app using the ‘scan and pay’ option.
**Selecting a camping site at Pink House Recreation Site will remain first-
come, first-served; they will not be reservable in advance through
Recreation.gov.**

## Recreation

This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for
quiet relaxation. The site is home to one of the most heavily used boat
launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho. Guests have immediate access to
the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and steelhead fisheries
attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of the most popular
activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the river’s mellow rapids
and accessibility. With over 10 access sites along the Clearwater River to
put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to float on the river as
long as they desire.

## Facilities

This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for
quiet relaxation. The site is home to one of the most heavily used boat
launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho. Guests have immediate access to
the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and steelhead fisheries
attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of the most popular
activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the river’s mellow rapids
and accessibility. With over 10 access sites along the Clearwater River to
put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to float on the river as
long as they desire.

## Natural Features

The area is situated along the Clearwater River with beautiful views of the
surrounding semi-arid hillsides. Most of the RV sites and all three tent sites
offer excellent views of the Clearwater River. Native trees provide abundant
shade throughout the site. Guests can access the large sandy beach with just a
short walk from their campsite. The beach is open for year-round use, but is
closed to vehicle use from June 1 to September 30 to enhance the safety of
beach users in the summer months.

## Nearby Attractions

  * The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the Clearwater River from Greer, Idaho to the confluence with the Snake River. 
  * The Northwest Discovery Water Trail is the first 40-mile reach of the Clearwater River from Canoe Camp to the confluence with the Snake River in Lewiston, Idaho. 
  * Orofino, Idaho provides basic services and shopping opportunities—5 miles away.
  * Nez Perce National Historical Park (Canoe Camp)—1 mile away. 
  * Dworshak Hatchery—9 miles away. 
  * Dworshak Dam and Visitor Center—12 miles away.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Pink House Recreation Site is a large developed site located approximately 5 miles west of Orofino, ID.  Nestled beside the Clearwater River at an elevation of 980 feet, the Pink House Recreation Site is surrounded by scenic views of semi-arid hillsides, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Visitors come to this site from all over the country to enjoy camping, world class fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Lucky visitors may encounter a river otter swimming by or see eagles soaring above. The site is open year-round and a full-time Campground Host is present.</p>
<p>Campers can opt to pay overnight camping fees at the site through the free, easy-to-use www.Recreation.gov mobile app using the ‘scan and pay’ option. <strong>Selecting a camping site at Pink House Recreation Site will remain first-come, first-served; they will not be reservable in advance through Recreation.gov. </strong></p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for quiet relaxation. The site is home to one of the most heavily used boat launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho. Guests have immediate access to the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and steelhead fisheries attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of the most popular activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the river’s mellow rapids and accessibility. With over 10 access sites along the Clearwater River to put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to float on the river as long as they desire. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This area is popular for boaters, anglers, wildlife watching, as well as for quiet relaxation. The site is home to one of the most heavily used boat launching sites upstream from Lewiston, Idaho. Guests have immediate access to the Clearwater River, home to world-renowned salmon and steelhead fisheries attracting anglers from around the world. Tubing is one of the most popular activities on the section upstream of Orofino due to the river’s mellow rapids and accessibility. With over 10 access sites along the Clearwater River to put-in and take-out, recreationists have the option to float on the river as long as they desire. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The area is situated along the Clearwater River with beautiful views of the surrounding semi-arid hillsides. Most of the RV sites and all three tent sites offer excellent views of the Clearwater River. Native trees provide abundant shade throughout the site. Guests can access the large sandy beach with just a short walk from their campsite. The beach is open for year-round use, but is closed to vehicle use from June 1 to September 30 to enhance the safety of beach users in the summer months.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the Clearwater River from Greer, Idaho to the confluence with the Snake River. </li>
<li>The Northwest Discovery Water Trail is the first 40-mile reach of the Clearwater River from Canoe Camp to the confluence with the Snake River in Lewiston, Idaho. </li>
<li>Orofino, Idaho provides basic services and shopping opportunities—5 miles away.</li>
<li>Nez Perce National Historical Park (Canoe Camp)—1 mile away. </li>
<li>Dworshak Hatchery—9 miles away. </li>
<li>Dworshak Dam and Visitor Center—12 miles away. </li>
</ul>

* $18/night per camper for RV full-hookups and $10/night for tent camping. **No Refunds.**
  * Any additional vehicles not in tow are **$4.00 per vehicle per night.**
  * Holders of America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior or Access Pass (formerly Golden Age/Golden Access Passport) pay ½ price of standard fee for card holder and their vehicle. **The Federal Annual Pass and Volunteer Pass do not include overnight camping.**

Pink House Recreation Site offers a concrete boat ramp to access the Clearwater River.

View of the Clearwater River from the top of the concrete boat ramp.

One of two accessible RV sites offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

An accessible RV site at Pink House Recreation Site.

One of two pull-through RV sites offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

Pull-through RV site at Pink House Recreation Site.

One of three tent campsites offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

Tent campsite at Pink House Recreation Site.

Site 5 is one of the longest RV sites offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

One of the longest RV sites offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

Pink House Recreation Site offers a large sandy beach on the Clearwater River.

Large sandy beach offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

One of 15 RV sites offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

Each RV site has a fire ring, standing BBQ grill, and picnic table.

One of three vault toilets offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

Vault toilet in the back parking lot of Pink House Recreation Site.

If you are visiting for the day, there is ample parking for vehicles including trailers.

Ample parking is available at Pink House Recreation Site.

Entrance sign to Pink House Recreation Site.

Pink House Recreation Site Entrance Sign.

The flush toilets are located near the main kiosk at Pink House Recreation Site.

Flush toilets offered at Pink House Recreation Site.

Beautiful view of the Clearwater River from the beach at Pink House Recreation Site.

A view of the Clearwater River in the fall from the beach at Pink House Recreation Site.

Two interpretive panels at Pink House Recreation Site address the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail expedition.

The interpretive panels at Pink House Recreation Site.

Beautiful fall colors at Pink House Recreation Site.

Paved roadway at Pink House Recreation Site.

Overview of Pink House Recreation Site.

There are two group pavilions available for day-use only. The pavilions are reservable through Recreation.gov. Both pavilions include electricity, lighting, standing BBQ grills, and accessible picnic tables.

There are two day-use pavilions available for reservation at Pink House Recreation Site.

Pink House Recreation Site features three tent campsites with standing BBQ grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. All three tent campsites have excellent views of the Clearwater River.

Tent area at Pink House Recreation Site.

Pink House Recreation Site

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).

Cottonwood Field Office (BLM)

Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the
inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely
resilient, they survived the settling of the United States and adapted to a
changed world. Nez Perce National Historical Park consists of 38 places
important to the history and culture of the nimíipuu. Explore these places.
Learn their stories.

Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the United States and adapted to a changed world. Nez Perce National Historical Park consists of 38 places important to the history and culture of the nimíipuu. Explore these places. Learn their stories.

Clearwater National Forest

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