Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Address: 1550 Dewey Ave (P.O. Box 907), Baker City, OR 97814, USAPhone: 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