The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) straddles both sides of the Snake River in both Oregon and Idaho. The recreation sites listed below (boat launches, campgrounds, interpretive sites, historic ranches) in this recreation section are found within 1/4 mile of the Wild and Scenic Snake River .

This Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) Snake River Floaters guide is provided to help you organize and plan for your float trip. Boat permits are required year -round.

Hells Canyon Wilderness. Located in both and Oregon and Idaho, the Hells Canyon Wilderness is composed of 216, 981 acres of high mountain peaks, ominous canyon rim-rocks, breathtaking vistas, and quieting solitude...more. Wild and Scenic Snake River

The Snake River National Recreation Trail (#102) winds it way along the Idaho side of the Wild and Scenic Snake River deep in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Beginning at the Snake River Trailhead near Pittsburg Landing, the trail goes across rocky slopes, under cliffs and along grassy canyons eventually ending at Brush Creek.

Hells Canyon Nationa l Recreation Area (HNCRA) straddles the Snake River, which forms the boundary between Idaho and Oregon. About 67.5 miles of the Snake River in Hells Canyon was designated in 1975 as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

This Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) Snake River Powerboaters guide is provided to help you organize and plan for your float trip. Powerboat permits are required year-round.

This HCNRA Snake River Floaters guide is provided to help you plan your float trip. For more Hells Canyon information visit www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-whitman/recreation.com

The mighty Snake River winds its way through Hells Canyon, the deepest river-carved gorge in North America. At the mouth of Granite Creek, approximately seven miles downstream from Hells Canyon Dam, the river elevation is 1,480 feet.

Located below Hells Canyon Dam, the Hells Canyon Creek Visitor Center offers a great opportunity to view the wild section of the Wild and Scenic Snake River and learn more about the river and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

Pittsburg Campground overlooks the Wild and Scenic Snake River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This large facility is open year-round with 28 tent/trailer sites many of which can accommodate large RVs and trailers.