Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Address: 1550 Dewey Ave (P.O. Box 907), Baker City, OR 97814, USA
Phone: 541-523-6391 Email: Mailroom_R6_Wallowa_Whitman@fs.fed.us

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Hells Canyon was designated a national recreation area in 1975. The 652,500 acre canyon has a maximum depth of 7,900 ft making it the deepest gorge in North America.
Major attractions are the Snake River with jet boats and float craft permitted, 3 Wild and Scenic Rivers, Hells Canyon All American Scenic Byway, National Trails, and the Hells Canyon Wilderness.

Directions

From Portland, OR: Drive east on I-84 to LaGrande,OR (approx 5 hours) or to Baker City, Oregon (approx 6 hours) to reach our recreation area.

Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Lodging
  • Off Highway Vehicle
  • Picnicking
  • Winter Sports
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Visitor Center
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing