Black Lake Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Riggins, ID · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning RV Not Recommended
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites4
Overnight Sites4

Location

45.189817, -116.561258 · 1339 Hwy 95 South , Riggins , ID 82549

Description

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.

Facilities

Black Lake Campground has 4 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking area.

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.

Activities

BACKPACKING BIRDING CAMPING FISHING HIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WILDERNESS

Details

FeeInteragency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site.
ReservableYes

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