Sitting along the Snake River at the edge of Hells Canyon, Copperfield Campground draws rafters, anglers, and families who want direct access to the water. The campground sits close to Copperfield Park, with shaded RV and tent sites, full electric and water hookups, and a dump station on-site. Boat ramps are nearby, and cell coverage has been reliable enough for trip coordination. The campground runs year-round.
Summer heat is the main planning factor here. Temperatures in the canyon can climb well beyond what a standard vehicle A/C or cooler can handle, and reviewers strongly recommend bringing a fan and a misting system if visiting between June and August. Spring and fall visits tend to be more manageable. Scotty's market, roughly 15 minutes away, handles resupply, and the shuttle service he operates is useful for multi-day float trips launching from the area.
Water access is the campground's central draw. G K. sums it up simply: "Kids can go swimming and fishing or just hung out by the water." Jet boat tours also depart from the area for those wanting to cover more of the canyon. For those planning a broader itinerary, camping near Oxbow and options like Wallowa-Whitman NF Dispersed off NF-39 give additional staging points along this stretch of the river corridor. Copperfield rewards visitors who come prepared for the conditions.
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Map & DirectionsHells Canyon Recreation Area Copperfield Campground is located in Idaho near Oxbow
Directions
From town, S 0.1 mi on SR-82 to Imnaha Hwy, E 8.1 mi to Wallowa Mountain Loop NFD 39, SE 55.4 mi to SH-86, NE 7.3 mi
Coordinates
44.97448411 N
116.85761275 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 15 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 30 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 32 min from Lewiston, ID















