Hiking and fire lookout access draw visitors to this US Forest Service campground within Nezperce National Forest, set near both river and lake terrain in the Hells Canyon area. The road in is 17 miles from the main roadway, gains significant elevation, and narrows to single lane in sections. Trailers are not recommended. Checking road conditions with the ranger station before mid-June is advisable. Basic amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, and picnic tables, with campfires and pets permitted. Campers who want to explore campgrounds around Nezperce National Forest will find several options in the surrounding area. The fire lookout is staffed during portions of the year, making this a worthwhile stop for those willing to navigate the approach.
Description
The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) straddles both sides of the Snake River in Oregon and Idaho. This Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho section includes all developed recreation sites and trails that are all located away from the Wild and Scenic Snake River in the Idaho uplands. All other upland sites and all trails in the Hells Canyon NRA - Snake River, or Hells Canyon NRA - Oregonare found in those recreation area sections. Popular recreation areas include the Hells Canyon Wilderness (Seven Devil mountain range), Black Lake, Heavens Gate Lookout, Windy Saddle, and Seven Devils recreation area. Local Idaho communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, lodging, stores and/or restaurants) are Riggins, Grangeville, Whitebird, Council, and Cambridge. These communities are within one hour of this area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHells Canyon National Recreation Area is located in Idaho near White Bird
Coordinates
45.66058676 N
116.39370328 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 5 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 52 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 4 hrs 22 min from Missoula, MT
- 4 hrs 24 min from Kennewick, WA
