Points of Interest in Hells Canyon NRA

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1. DOUGHERTY
45 mi NE of Enterprise OR on Forest Rd 46
No RV hookups; Open June-Nov; 10 Units
Map Location: A2

2. DUG BAR
Dispersed camping and picnicking; No facilities;
Trailhead for Snake River Trail;
Primitive dirt road (Forest Rd 4260)
from Imnaha is slippery when wet or frozen;
Not recommended for trailers;
Map Location: D2

2. NEE-ME-POO NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL
3.7 mi trail; Walk in the footsteps of Chief Joseph;
Map Location: D2

3. BUCKHORN OVERLOOK
43 mi NE of Enterprise OR on Zumwalt Rd (County Rd 697)
and Forest Rds 46 and 46-780
Campground nearby; No RV hookups; Open June-Nov; 6 Units
Map Location: C2

4. SADDLE CREEK CAMPGROUND
17 mi from Imnaha OR on Forest Rd 4240;
Road not recommended for trailers; Open July-Nov; 7 Units;
Map Location: D5

5. HAT POINT DAY USE AREA AND OVERLOOK
23 mi from Imnaha OR on Forest Rds 4240 & 315;
Road not recommended for trailers; Open July-Nov; 6 Units
Map Location: D5

6. WALLOWA MOUNTAIN ROAD All American Road
Scenic drive on Forest Rd 39 through National Forest
connects towns of Joseph and Halfway OR; Open June-Nov

7. BLACKHORSE
36 miles SE of Joseph OR on Forest Rd 39;
No RV hookups; Open June-Nov; 16 Units;
Map Location: C7

8. LICK CREEK
23 miles SE of Joseph OR on Forest Rd 39;
No RV hookups; Open June-Nov; 12 Units;
Map Location: A7

9. INDIAN CROSSING
45 mi SE of Joseph OR on Forest Rds 39 & 3960
No RV hookups; Open June-Nov; 15 Units;
Map Location: A8

9. EVERGREEN
45 mi SE of Joseph OR on Forest Rds 39 & 3960;
Open June-Nov; 15 Units;
Map Location: B8

10. CACHE CREEK RANCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE
Northern entry to Hells Canyon River access only;
Visitor information, river permits, and interpretive exhibits;
Open year-long;
Map Location: B1

11. HIDDEN
43 mi SE of Joseph OR on Forest Rds 39 & 3960;
No RV hookups; Open June-Nov; 10 Units;
Map Location: B8

12. COVERDALE
43 mi SE of Joseph OR on Forest Rds 39 & 3960;
Open June-Nov; 10 Units;
Map Location: B8

13. OLLOKOT
37 mi SE of Joseph OR on Forest Rd 39;
No RV hookups; Open June-Nov; 12 Units;
Map Location: B7

14. TWIN LAKES
35 mi N of Halfway OR on Forest Rd 66;
Open July-Nov; 6 Units;
Map Location: A8

15. LAKE FORK
18 mi NE of Halfway OR on Forest Rd 39;
No RV hookups; Open May-Nov; 10 Units;
Map Location: A8

16. NORTH PINE REST STOP
16 mi NE of Halfway OR on Forest Rd 39;
Open May-Nov;
Map Location: B9

17. BLACK LAKE
40 mi N of Council ID on Forest Rds 002, 105, & 112;
Access by rough, primitive road; Open late July-Sept;
High clearance vehicles recommended;
Trailers not recommended; 4 Units;
Map Location: E7

18. HELLS CANYON CREEK RECREATION SITE
BELOW HELLS CANYON DAM
22 mi N of Oxbow OR;
Access via OR State Hwy 86 or ID State Hwy 71;
Primary launch site for float trips on Wild Snake; Jet boat tours;
Open year-long; Information Center open summers;
Map Location: D6

19. SNAKE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL
A 31 mi trail paralleling the Snake River in ID
Begins at Pittsburg Landing and ends at Granite Creek (access
by boat from Dam); Sections may be flooded in high water;
Open year-long;
Map Location: F3

20. SEVEN DEVILS
17 mi SW of Riggins ID off US Hwy 95 on Forest Rd 517
(rough, steep road); No potable water nearby;
Trailhead for wilderness trails; Open early July-Oct; 7 Units;
Map Location: E6

21. RAPID RIVER FISH HATCHERY
6 mi SW of Riggins ID off US Hwy 95; Operated by Idaho Power
Company; Guided tours; Open daily;
Map Location: F6

22. HEAVENS GATE OVERLOOK
19 mi W of Riggins ID off US Hwy 95 on Forest Rd 517
(rough, steep road); Elevation 8400 ft; Open July-Sept;
Map Location: F6

22. HEAVENS GATE SCENIC TRAIL
1/2 mile trail access to overlook; Medium slope, but strenuous
due to elevation; Open July-Sept;
Map Location: F6

23. SAW PIT SADDLE VIEWPOINT
Access via primitive dirt and gravel Forest Rd 241 off
US Hwy 95 near Riggins; Open June-Nov;
Map Location: F4

24. KIRKWOOD HISTORIC RANCH
Museum exhibits early canyon life; Access by foot or boat;
Visitors welcome; Open year-long;
Map Location: F4

25. PITTSBURG LANDING
17 mi SW of White Bird ID off US Hwy 95 on Forest Rd 493;
Trailhead for Snake River Nat'l Rec Trail;
Steep access road is slippery when wet; Open year-long;
Map Location: F3
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26. WARNOCK CORRALS
60 mi NE of Joseph OR on Forest Rd 4240;
Road not recommended for trailers;
Last 5 miles is rough, primitive road; Open July-Nov;
Map Location: D5

27. LOW SADDLE VIEWPOINT
Access via primitive dirt and gravel Forest Rd 241
off US Hwy 95 near Riggins; Open June-Nov;
Map Location: E4

28. HELLS CANYON OVERLOOK
30 mi NE of Halfway or 43 mi SE of Joseph on Forest Rds 39 & 3965;
Easiest access for view into Hells Canyon country; Open June-Nov;
Map Location: C8

29. COPPERFIELD
At OR State Highway 86 and Oxbow Crossing (62 RV sites and 10 tent sites).
and at Hells Canyon Park 7 miles north of Oxbow Crossing (24 RV sites and 5 designated tent sites).
Developed sites provided by Idaho Power Company
1.800.422.3143 in Idaho; 1.800.521.9102 outside Idaho;
Open all year;
Map Location: C9