Hells Canyon a breathtaking landscapes, mountainous walls soar from the river. Large rapids, clear water sturgeon fishing, sandy campsites and hiking to abandon homesteads, make this a popular trip.

Hells Canyon is an area carved out by the Snake River in Idaho. Hells Canyon Idaho is located about 90 miles south of Lewiston, Idaho and runs all the way down to the town of Oxbow, Oregon. Hells Canyon Idaho is found in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Hells Canyon takes its name from the nearby Hells Canyon Creek which is located close to the Hells Canyon Dam.

The Hells Canyon location is also well-known for its incredible size. Hells Canyon is currently one of the largest gorges in the United States, and certainly in the Pacific Northwest. Hells Canyon history according to local Native American tribes was that Coyote figure dug the Snake River as a protection from tribes to the east of the river and mountains. In the 19^th century, however, local tribes were driven out of the region.

Many fishermen and boaters choose to travel sections of the Snake River running through Hells Canyon for fishing or just the pleasure of boating. The Pittsburgh Landing, Heller Bar, Salmon River and Cache Creek trip all vary in length, from 32 miles at the shortest to 79 miles at the longest. Boating season is from April to November on this section of the Snake River. There are also some great spots for camping along the river during the summer in Hells Canyon Idaho. Most of the camping takes place near the head of the Salmon River, where there are more beaches during the summer for large groups and swimming.

Did you know? That Hells Canyon, a 7,000 foot deep chasm carved by the Snake River is renowned as America’s deepest canyon. The Snake River through Hell’s Canyon is such an impressive natural achievement that Congress added its name to the National Wild and Scenic River System in 1976.

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