Pink House Day Use Pavilions
Campground · Idaho · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Nez Perce Reservation (D2)
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 100
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
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.The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: Pink House Day Use Pavilions
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
2 campsites at Pink House Day Use Pavilions
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Pavilion | Pink House Day Use Pavilions | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Small Pavilion | Pink House Day Use Pavilions | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
The Pink House Recreation Site is located on U.S. Highway 12, approximately 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, at milepost 39.1.
46.50222, -116.34806 · 46°30'8.0"N 116°20'53.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Aug, down to 39°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 46 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 78 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 63 | 48 | 39 |
| Low °F | 28 | 29 | 33 | 38 | 45 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Pink House Day Use Pavilions
- Can you reserve a site at Pink House Day Use Pavilions?
- Yes, Pink House Day Use Pavilions is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pink House Day Use Pavilions have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Pink House Day Use Pavilions?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Pink House Day Use Pavilions.
- Does Pink House Day Use Pavilions have hookups?
- Water.
Camping near Pink House Day Use Pavilions
- Pink House Recreation Site less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dent Acres 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF) 21.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elk Creek Pavilion (Clearwater NF) 21.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Meadow Creek Cabin 30.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dworshak National Fish Hatchery 1.1 mi · Facility
- Harpers Bend Recreation Site 4.9 mi · Facility
- McKay's Bend Recreation Site 18 mi · Facility
- Little Boulder Campground 19.3 mi · Campground
- Elk Creek Campground 21.2 mi · Campground
- Partridge Creek Campground 21.7 mi · Campground
- Musselshell Meadows 30.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 208-962-3245
- Email BLM_ID_CottonwoodOffice@blm.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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