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Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) straddles both sides of the Snake River in both Oregon and Idaho. The recreation sites and trails in this section are all found away from the Wild and Scenic Snake River in the Oregon uplands, and in other forest lands near the Wallowa Valley. All other upland sites and all trails in the Hells Canyon NRA - Snake River, or Hells Canyon NRA - Idaho are found in those recreation area sections.
Popular recreation areas include the Hells Canyon Wilderness (Oregon), Hat Point, Hells Canyon Overlook, Imnaha Wild and Scenic River and adjacent campgrounds, and Lord Flat.
Local Oregon communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, lodging, stores and/or restaurants) are Enterprise, Joseph, Imnaha, Halfway, and Pine Creek. These communities are within one hour of the recreation area.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
- Blackhorse Campground
- Buckhorn Campground
- Coverdale Campground
- Coyote Campground
- Dougherty Campground
- Hidden Campground
- Lake Fork Campground
- Lick Creek Campground
- Ollokot Campground
- Saddle Creek Campground
- Twin Lakes Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
- Buck Creek NRA Trailhead
- Bucks Crossing Trailhead
- Chico Trailhead
- Cow Creek Trailhead
- Freezeout Trailhead
- Frog Pond Trailhead
- Hat Point Overlook and Day Use Area
- Hat Point Trailhead
- Hidden Campground
- Lake Fork Creek Trailhead
- Lick Creek Trailhead
- Nez Perce National Historic Trail #1727
- PO Saddle Trailhead
- Snake River Trail #1726
- Tenderfoot Trailhead
- Twin Lakes Campground
- Twin Lakes HCNRA Trailhead
- Warnock Corrals Trailhead
- Western Rim National Recreation Trail #1774
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
- Buck Creek NRA Trailhead
- Chico Trailhead
- Freezeout Trailhead
- Hat Point Trailhead
- Lake Fork Creek Trailhead
- Lick Creek Trailhead
- Nez Perce National Historic Trail #1727
- PO Saddle Trailhead
- Snake River Trail #1726
- Tenderfoot Trailhead
- Twin Lakes HCNRA Trailhead
- Warnock Corrals Trailhead
- Western Rim National Recreation Trail #1774
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
- Buck Creek NRA Trailhead
- Bucks Crossing Trailhead
- Chico Trailhead
- Cow Creek Trailhead
- Freezeout Trailhead
- Frog Pond Trailhead
- Hat Point Trailhead
- Lake Fork Creek Trailhead
- Lick Creek Trailhead
- Nez Perce National Historic Trail #1727
- PO Saddle Trailhead
- Snake River Trail #1726
- Tenderfoot Trailhead
- Twin Lakes HCNRA Trailhead
- Warnock Corrals Trailhead
- Western Rim National Recreation Trail #1774
Big Game Hunting
Small Game Hunting
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
- Buckhorn Tower Viewpoint
- Five Mile Overlook
- Granny View Overlook
- Hat Point Overlook and Day Use Area
- Hells Canyon Overlook
- Horse Creek Overlook
- Joseph Canyon Viewpoint
- Nez Perce National Historic Trail #1727
- North Pine Rest Area
- Red Hill Lookout Viewpoint
- Saddle Creek Campground
- Western Rim National Recreation Trail #1774
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
- Blackhorse Campground
- Buckhorn Campground
- Coverdale Campground
- Coyote Campground
- Dougherty Campground
- Hat Point Overlook and Day Use Area
- Hells Canyon Overlook
- Lake Fork Campground
- Lick Creek Campground
- North Pine Rest Area
- Ollokot Campground
- Red Hill Lookout Viewpoint
- Saddle Creek Campground
- Twin Lakes Campground
Boating - Non-Motorized
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Hells Canyon - Oregon/Wallowa Valley