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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) straddles both sides of the Snake River in both Oregon and Idaho. The recreation sites listed below (boat launches, campgrounds, interpretive sites, historic ranches) in this recreation section are found within 1/4 mile of the Wild and Scenic Snake River. All other upland sites and all trails along the Snake River for both Oregon and Idaho are found in the Hells Canyon NRA- Oregon, or Hells Canyon NRA - Idaho recreation area sections.
Popular recreation areas include the Hells Canyon Creek Visitor Center and Hells Canyon Boat Launch, Kirkwood Historic Ranch, Pittburgs Landing Boat Launch, Pittburg Campground, and Cache Creek Ranch.
Local Oregon, Idaho and Washington communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, loding, stores and/or restaurants) are Riggins, Lewiston, Grangeville, Whitebird, and Lucille, Idaho; and Imnaha and Pine Creek, Oregon; and Clarkston and Asotin, Washington. These communities are within one hour of the recreation area.
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Group Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
- Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch
- Hells Canyon Creek Visitor Center
- Kirkwood Ranch
- Snake River National Recreation Trail #102
- Snake River Trailhead
- Upper Pittsburg Landing Picnic Area
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Big Game Hunting
Small Game Hunting
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
- Cache Creek Ranch
- Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch
- Hells Canyon Creek Boat Launch
- Pittsburg Campground
- Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Hells Canyon National Recreation Area- Snake River
Highlights
Location
