The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area follows the Snake River as it rushes through northeastern Oregon and western Idaho in Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge. Part of Wallowa Loop Road is also called Forest Road 39, and this designated National Scenic Byway provides stunning views of the river and canyon. Campgrounds in this remote area have limited amenities and do not require or accept reservations. Most of the campgrounds do not have potable drinking water, and none have trash dumpsters or RV hookups for water or electricity.
On the shores of the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, the Blackhorse Campground is an ideal base for visiting sites in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Blackhorse is about 44 miles from Enterprise and 34 miles from Halfway, the two nearest towns. Fish or go swimming at this riverfront campground or go hunting during the fall. The campground has 16 campsites, including one double site, and three wheelchair accessible sites. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill. The campground has two vault toilets and no running water. Drinking water is available at Ollokot Campground about a half-mile south on Forest Route 39. The campground is open from May to October, and the opening may be delayed due to snow.
Set beneath the towering canopy of an old growth Ponderosa pine forest along the shores of the Imnaha, you’ll find Ollokot Campground, about 45 miles from Enterprise and 34 miles from Halfway. The campground is well-situated for sightseeing and day trips along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. Hiking and fishing are popular activities at the campground. Ollokot Campground has 12 campsites, including three wheelchair accessible sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The campground has two vault toilets, and well water from a hand-pump spigot. Ollokot is open from June through fall hunting season, weather permitting.
About 7 miles from Forest Road 39, on Forest Road 3960, Hidden Campground sits at a bend in the Imnaha. The campground is 52 miles from Enterprise and 40 miles from Halfway. Spend your days at Hidden Campground fishing or hiking. The Forest Service does not recommend swimming in the river at this campground. Hidden Campground’s 10 campsites, including three wheelchair accessible sites, each have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The campground has only a single vault toilet and no running water. Drinking water is available at Ollokot Campground about 7 miles away at the intersection with Forest Road 39. Hidden Campground is open from June through fall hunting season, weather permitting.
The Lick Creek Campground is just off Forest Road 39, 30 miles from Enterprise on the banks of Lick Creek. You can hike or fish right from the campground, but the Forest Service does not recommend swimming in this section of the creek. Lick Creek Campground has 12 campsites, but only five sites are suitable for RV use. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has a vault toilet, but no running water. The nearest campground with running water is Fish Lake Campground, but it's more than 25 miles away and down a gravel road, so come prepared with sufficient drinking water. The campground is generally open from June through the fall hunting season, weather permitting.
