Pink House Day Use Pavilions

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.

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.

Photos

Two day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
Two day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
Large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
This is a picture of the standing grill at the large day use pavilion.
This is a picture of the standing grill at the large day use pavilion.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
Small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Two day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
Two day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
Large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
This is a picture of the standing grill at the large day use pavilion.
This is a picture of the standing grill at the large day use pavilion.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
Small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Two day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
Two day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
Large day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
Both day use pavilions at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
This is a picture of the standing grill at the large day use pavilion.
This is a picture of the standing grill at the large day use pavilion.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.
Small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
Small day use pavilion at Pink House Recreation Site.
R. Urbanczyk, BLM.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Make your reservation today at recreation.gov

Phone

208-962-3245

Email

BLM_ID_CottonwoodOffice@blm.gov

Activities

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BOATING
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CANOEING
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DAY USE AREA
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FISHING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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PICNICKING
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WATER ACCESS
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KAYAKING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Addresses

91 Pink House Road
Orofino
Idaho
83544

Geographic Coordinates

46.502222, -116.348055

Directions

The Pink House Recreation Site is located on U.S. Highway 12, approximately 5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho, at milepost 39.1. 

Fees

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.