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Buckhorn Tower Viewpoint

The Buckhorn Tower Viewpoint offers picturesque views of the dissected canyons and 'knife edge' ridges along the Imnaha River. This fully accessible site is a popular stopping point for visitors wanting to drive to a scenic viewpoint and sample the Hells Canyon and Imnaha River country.

General Information

June

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site.
 

No fees are required for this site

No fee at this site.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.753794

Longitude: -116.823269

Directions

From Enterprsie, Oregon travel south on state highway 82 for about 3.5 miles to Cow Creek Road; Turn left on Cow Creek Road and go about 5 miles to the OK Gulch/ Zumwalt-Imnaha Road; Turn right on the OK Gulch/Zumwalt-Imnaha Road and go 9.5 miles to the where it turns into the Zumwalt- Buckhorn Road; Continue on the Zumwalt-Buckhorn Road (turns in Forest 46 Road) for about 23 miles to Forest Road 780; Turn right on Forest Road 780 and go 1.3 miles to Overlook.
 

Parking

RV and trailer parking available

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 17th, 2025