Forest Service
Black Lake Campground
Forest Service campground in Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Idaho County with 4 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $10/night
- Sites
- 4
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- Not listed
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Idaho
- Parent area
- Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Overview
Black Lake Campground is a rustic facility with 4 designated tent sites. Located on the edge of Black Lake and adjacent to the Hells Canyon Wilderness, the site is popular for visitors wanting a truly 'off-the-beaten-path' recreational experience. The access road to the campground is steep and rough, and is not recommended for RVs, trailers or low clearance vehicles. This site provides access to Black Lake- Horse Heaven Trail #214 and Six Lakes Basin Trail #218 which enter the Hells Canyon Wilderness from the southeast. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am. Primary use season is from July to September.Black Lake Campground has 4 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking area.
What the Source Lists
Activities
Reservation type
Location Notes
- Address
- 1339 Hwy 95 South, PO Box 1405, Riggins, ID
- Directions
- From Riggins, Idaho go south 60 miles on US Hwy 95 to Council, Idaho; In Council leave Hwy 95 in the downtown area and head north/northwest on the Hornet Creek Road #002; Continue north on this road past Lafferty Campground until the Community of Bear (no services); After passing through Bear continue north on Road 105 (gravel road suitable for passenger cars) and watch for the split in the road; Stay right on road #105 - do not enter the Bear Work Center ; Continue on #105 road for approx. 1/2 mile to the intersection with Road #112; Travel on Road #112 heading north/northwest past Smith Mountain Lookout to the end of the road at Black Lake Campground.