Dispersed camping along the Snake River corridor puts campers directly into Hells Canyon country, where the Forest Service manages sites scattered through forested terrain. The campground sits within Wallowa National Forest boundaries, offering picnic tables and allowing alcohol at individual sites. Reservations help secure spots during busy periods.
Creek sounds mix with river noise as campers set up among the trees. Drive-in access makes the area reachable for standard vehicles, though specific road conditions vary by season. For a more structured experience, Ollokot Campground provides developed facilities just northwest of this dispersed area.
Description
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 - Idahoare 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHells Canyon is located in Oregon near Oxbow
Coordinates
45.12390004 N
116.8364284 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Alcohol
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 58 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 1 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 5 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 50 min from Kennewick, WA
