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Pittsburg Landing
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Whitebird to Pittsburg Landing, Wallowa-whitman National Forest, Pittsburg Saddle, Snake River, Deer Creek Road, Big Canyon, Jones Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers visitors views of the Snake River, rugged mountains and the deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon. The area is popular with boaters and jet skis. The area has a pleasant campground with 28 sites, each with a concrete pad, picnic tables, and shade trees. A short distance away from the campground entrance is two ATV trails - the first trail on the left just goes for a couple miles and eventually ends near the riverbed while the second trailhead (Big Canyon Trail) is roughly 11 miles long and is a but more rugged.
Machines that are street legal can travel on Deer Creek Road, which is a hard packed, narrow gravel road that is 17 miles long each way. Use caution as this road is used heavily by trucks towing boats and trailers.
Just past the campground is a large boat ramp and a picnic/day use area. Overall, this is a decent spot to bring the dual sport bikes and boats for a nice camping weekend. Gas, food and supplies can be found at the nearby towns of Whitebird, Riggens or Grangeville.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on Deer Creek Road |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on Deer Creek Road |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest, County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Pittsburg Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | White Bird, ID | ||
| Address | Deer Creek Road, White Bird, ID 83554 | ||
| From: White Bird, ID
1) Take Hwy 95 South about 1.5 miles 2) Turn right (west) onto Old Hwy 95, continue .9 miles 3) Veer left onto Doumecq Road, continue .2 miles 4) Turn left (south) onto Deer Creek Road/FS Road 493, continue about 17 miles toward campground entrance. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Wallowa-whitman National Forest 1339 Highway 95 South Riggins, ID 83549 (208) 628-3916 mailroom_r6_wallowa_whitman@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Idaho OHV Sticker Info |
Pittsburg Landing Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/2/2016 (Thanks!)
Pittsburg Landing Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/2/2016 (Thanks!)
Pittsburg Landing Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/2/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 10,000 acres (16 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 17 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1100 to 4000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | White Bird, ID | |
| Diesel | White Bird, ID | |
 Water | On Site | Pittsburg Campground (208) 628-3916 |
 RV Hookup | White Bird, ID | |
 RV Disposal | White Bird, ID | Hammer Creek Campground (208) 962-3245 |
| Campground | On Site | Pittsburg Campground (208) 628-3916 |
 Conv Store | White Bird, ID |
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