Idaho Power manages this year-round campground along the Snake River in the Hells Canyon Recreation Area, providing both RV hookups and tent sites for visitors exploring North America's deepest river gorge. The facility operates as a staging point for rafting trips and offers direct access to the Hells Canyon Dam area.
Sites include electric and water hookups for RVs, while amenities cover the basics with restrooms, showers, and a dump station. The campground sits directly on the river with a dock system that allows swimming and boat launching. Copper Creek Campground provides another option along the same stretch of river. Fishing opportunities extend along the Snake River corridor, and hiking trails connect to overlook points above the canyon.
Summer temperatures can be intense in this high desert environment, though mature trees provide shade coverage throughout the camping area. "Perfect location to visit the Hells Canyon Dam or start you rafting trip," notes Estelle G.. The remote location requires advance planning since resupply options are limited. WiFi reaches only the entrance area near the light pole.
This campground works well for RV travelers with hookup needs and groups planning multi-day river adventures who want established facilities rather than dispersed camping.
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Location
Public CampgroundHells Canyon Park is located in Idaho
Coordinates
45.04575011 N
116.81502136 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 44 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 43 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 52 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 58 min from Kennewick, WA









