This recreation area is part of Lower Granite Lake

Hells Gate State Park Campground

Hells Gate is a great campground, but know what you are getting into. The park is VERY parklike with some trees, but overall there is little privacy on the loops. 
We stayed for just overnight, but enjoyed our time. 
You are right on the Snake River (minimal view) and close to Lewiston, ID (maybe too close). 
Great place to base for river adventures!

Riverside

We stayed in Birch Loop for 2 nights. This was our maiden voyage so we opted for something close to a city as we were still setting up our camper coming out of winter. 

Our spot was plenty long enough, but not as wide as I would have liked. There are two big trees on passenger side that prevent setting up a comfy patio. That said, the fire pit area is perfect size. 

The center of the loop is for groups, so noise is centralized. Other than that, good space between sites and all are pretty level and paved. 

The hiking trails are great with lots of options for easy hikes by the water or tougher ones up the mountain. Either way, you can’t go wrong. The noise on the river from jet boats was mild as it is only end of March. 

Great Verizon coverage at site and on trails. 

Clean, convenient, near water  

Super helpful staff gave us a sweet campsite. Lots of wildlife around and we were camped close to the trailhead. Great hiking and views of the river and canyon. Definitely going back. 

Great Park and Campsite

Great camping spot. No RV hookups, but fresh water, restrooms, and showers. Next to river but lots of shrubs. Can walk down trail to access river bank. 

Nice spot by the river 

Camping right on the Snake River with Lewis &amp; Clark Discovery Center. Lots of sites, water restrooms, showers, and fire pits. No hookups. 

Riverfront camping 

PROS:
*The campground is very shady which is great when it's 102 degrees (record breaking year).
*The sites are pretty level and easy in and out.  
*They irrigate so there is lush grass everywhere.
*Lots of biking in park and nearby along the riverfront.
*Very nice Lewis and Clark Discovery Center
*Aspen and Birch Loops DO have RV hookups.   Cottonwood Loop does not.
*Access to the Snake River, with marina close by
*Disc golf course 
*Close to town

CONS:
*NO early checkin.  2:00 is it.  They say they need the time to water and clean.  They were nice about it.
*Bathhouses are DESPERATELY in need of updating and the one in Cottonwood Loop mens room smelled of urine.
*Can't really see the river from the campground 

It was very smoky when we were there due to fires across the river in Oregon,  so we cut our visit short.  We will return when air quality returns though. 


Hells Gate is anything but Hell

We stayed in a tent site..there was grass &amp; the sites were very spacious.  Staff was so kind &amp; the park was very clean. 

Beautiful 

Even after the holiday the camping area was very clean. 