In Idaho, BLM manages over 5,000 acres of public lands in the Snowhole Rapids
Wilderness Study Area. The canyon walls within this WSA are steep with
elevation ranges from 1200 feet at the Salmon River to 3800 feet in the
Mahoney Creek drainage. The scenic Salmon River is widely recognized for being
an outstanding whitewater rafting river. Other activities here include
fishing, sightseeing and hiking.

In Idaho, BLM manages over 5,000 acres of public lands in the Snowhole Rapids Wilderness Study Area. The canyon walls within this WSA are steep with elevation ranges from 1200 feet at the Salmon River to 3800 feet in the Mahoney Creek drainage. The scenic Salmon River is widely recognized for being an outstanding whitewater rafting river. Other activities here include fishing, sightseeing and hiking.

Bird's eye view of the park

Snowhole Rapids Wilderness Study Area

Congress established the Nez Perce National Historic Trail Historic Trail in
1986. It stretches from Wallowa Lake, Oregon, across Idaho to the Bear Paw
National Historic Trail in Chinook, Montana. Before and after Lewis and Clark,
the Nez Perce homeland extended throughout central Idaho, northeast Oregon and
southeast Washington. Here, the Nez Perce hunted, fished, collected camas and
biscuitroot, and raised their children passing on knowledge acquired over
millennia. As fur trappers, traders, settlers, soldiers, missionaries, and
farmers moved into or through the area, the Nez Perce and their lands
underwent some very big changes. Tensions increased between the Nez Perce and
these new people. Anxious to avoid conflict, the Nez Perce signed a treaty to
create a large reservation encompassing their traditional homeland. After gold
was discovered inside the reservation in 1863 and as miners and settlers moved
in to the reservation, a new treaty reduced the original reservation by 90
percent. Some tribal leaders rejected the new treaty. In May of 1877, the U.S.
government ordered the “non-treaty” Nez Perce to relocate to the new
reservation by June 14. After violence erupted, Chief Joseph and other Nez
Perce leaders, including Toohoolhoolzote, decided it would be better to flee
to Canada than to relocate to the reduced reservation. In 1877, 750 Nez
Perce—two-thirds of them women, children, the elderly and the sick and with
2,000 of their own horses—battled and eluded more than 2,000 U.S. Army
soldiers and other pursuers over 1,100 miles. They finally surrendered at Bear
Paw, Montana, just shy of the Canadian border.

<p>Congress established the Nez Perce National Historic Trail Historic Trail in 1986. It stretches from Wallowa Lake, Oregon, across Idaho to the Bear Paw National Historic Trail in Chinook, Montana. Before and after Lewis and Clark, the Nez Perce homeland extended throughout central Idaho, northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. Here, the Nez Perce hunted, fished, collected camas and biscuitroot, and raised their children passing on knowledge acquired over millennia. As fur trappers, traders, settlers, soldiers, missionaries, and farmers moved into or through the area, the Nez Perce and their lands underwent some very big changes. Tensions increased between the Nez Perce and these new people. Anxious to avoid conflict, the Nez Perce signed a treaty to create a large reservation encompassing their traditional homeland. After gold was discovered inside the reservation in 1863 and as miners and settlers moved in to the reservation, a new treaty reduced the original reservation by 90 percent. Some tribal leaders rejected the new treaty. In May of 1877, the U.S. government ordered the “non-treaty” Nez Perce to relocate to the new reservation by June 14. After violence erupted, Chief Joseph and other Nez Perce leaders, including Toohoolhoolzote, decided it would be better to flee to Canada than to relocate to the reduced reservation. In 1877, 750 Nez Perce—two-thirds of them women, children, the elderly and the sick and with 2,000 of their own horses—battled and eluded more than 2,000 U.S. Army soldiers and other pursuers over 1,100 miles. They finally surrendered at Bear Paw, Montana, just shy of the Canadian border.</p>

Nez Perce Historic Trail

Nez Perce National Historic Trail

## 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

Both pavilions have electricity, lighting, standing BBQ grills, accessible
picnic tables, and face the main stem of the Clearwater River, making it the
ideal location for a family get-together or a party.

## 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.

## 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. 

## Contact Info

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

<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>Both pavilions have electricity, lighting, standing BBQ grills, accessible picnic tables, and face the main stem of the Clearwater River, making it the ideal location for a family get-together or a party.</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>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>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (208) 962-3245.

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

Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.

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 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

Pink House Recreation Site can accommodate RV and tent camping. This site
features 15 RV sites with full-hookups - water, electricity (30-amp
connection), and sewer. Each site has standing BBQ grills, picnic tables, and
fire rings. Two of the RV sites are pull-through, while the rest are back-in
only. Two of the back-in only RV sites are accessible. Pink House Recreation
Site also features three tent campsites with standing BBQ grills as well as
picnic tables and fire rings. All three tent campsites have excellent views of
the Clearwater River.

There is a concrete boat ramp, which provides access to the Clearwater River
year-round. If you are just visiting for the day, there is ample parking for
vehicles including trailers.

Several water hydrants, providing potable water, are distributed throughout
the site. There are also several toilets (flush and vault) and two dumpsters
on-site.

There are two accessible group pavilions for day-use only. The pavilions are
reservable through Recreation.gov.**To make a reservation for a pavilion,
please
visit:****https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10094038****.**
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. Both
pavilions include electricity, lighting, standing BBQ grills, and accessible
picnic tables.

## 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>Pink House Recreation Site can accommodate RV and tent camping. This site features 15 RV sites with full-hookups - water, electricity (30-amp connection), and sewer. Each site has standing BBQ grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. Two of the RV sites are pull-through, while the rest are back-in only. Two of the back-in only RV sites are accessible. Pink House Recreation Site also features three tent campsites with standing BBQ grills as well as picnic tables and fire rings. All three tent campsites have excellent views of the Clearwater River.</p>
<p>There is a concrete boat ramp, which provides access to the Clearwater River year-round. If you are just visiting for the day, there is ample parking for vehicles including trailers. </p>
<p>Several water hydrants, providing potable water, are distributed throughout the site. There are also several toilets (flush and vault) and two dumpsters on-site. </p>
<p>There are two accessible group pavilions for day-use only. The pavilions are reservable through Recreation.gov.<strong> To make a reservation for a pavilion, please visit: </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10094038" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10094038</strong></a><strong>. </strong> 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. Both pavilions include electricity, lighting, standing BBQ grills, and accessible picnic tables. </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.**

Overview of Pink House Recreation Site.

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.

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).

Clearwater River

Cottonwood Field Office (BLM)

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is formed by Soldiers Meadow Dam which is part of
the Resevoir A Dam which is part of the Lewiston Orchards Project. Recreation
on this 124-acre reservoir with 4-miles of shoreline is administered by the
Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District. Available species include rainbow trout
and kokanee. Season open year-round. Site offers rest rooms, boat ramp,
campground, and swimming.

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is formed by <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Soldiers+Meadow+Dam" rel="nofollow">Soldiers Meadow Dam</a> which is part of the <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Reservoir+A+Dam" rel="nofollow">Resevoir A Dam</a> which is part of the <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Lewiston%20Orchards%20Project" rel="nofollow">Lewiston Orchards Project.</a> Recreation on this 124-acre reservoir with 4-miles of shoreline is administered by the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District.  Available species include rainbow trout and kokanee.  Season open year-round.  Site offers rest rooms, boat ramp, campground, and swimming.

The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.

Visitors viewing the US Constitution in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.

Snowhole Rapids Wilderness Study Area

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Nez Perce National Historic Trail

Cottonwood Field Office (BLM)

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir