Upper Pittsburg Landing Picnic Area
Upper Pittsburg Landing Picnic Area is located on the shores of the Wild and Scenic Snake River in Hells Canyon. From the site you can enjoy watching jet boats and rafts go along the river and look at the canyon walls.
During the Summer months the temperatures can be very hot. There is poison ivy in and around the picnic sites and an occassional visit by a rattlesnake.
Located nearby are Pittsburg Campground and Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch.
At a Glance
Reservations: | This site is not resevable. |
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Area Amenities: | Accessible, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
Fees: | No fees or passes are required for this site. |
Open Season: | Year-round |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | White Bird, Idaho (20 miles); Riggins, Idaho (46 miles) |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Clarkston- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area |
General Information
Directions:From White Bird, Idaho head south on Highway 95 for about 0.5 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Area); Turn right on Old Highway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 16.5 miles to Forest Road 493A; Turn left on Forest Road 493A and go 1.5 miles to the end of the road to the picnic area.
From Riggins, Idaho head north on Highway 95 for about 27 miles to Old Highway 95 at mile marker 222 (sign indicates Pittsburg Landing and Hammer Creek Recreation Site); Turn left on Old Highway 95 and go about 1 mile to the bridge crossing the Salmon River; Turn left and cross the bridge; Immediately after the bridge turn left on the Deer Creek Road (also known as Forest Road 493); Travel on the Deer Creek Road for 16.5 miles to Forest Road 493A; Turn left on Forest Road 493A and go 1.5 miles to the end of the road to the picnic area.
Advisory: the Deer Creek Road and Forest Road 493 is a steep, narrow winding paved gravel road.
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Snake River National Recreation Trail (#102) begins near picnic area
Viewing Scenery
Wild and Scenic Snake River adjacent to picnic area
Picnicking
The site has 7 picnic sites, 3 with long 12 foot tables and firerings.
Amenities
Picnic tables: | 7 picnic sites |
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Parking: | Upper and lower paved parking areas for 5-6 vehicles each |
Toilets: | Accessible vault toilets |
Accessible: | Accessible parking, toilets and tables |