Hells Canyon on the Snake River

West, OR
Class 3–4Permit Required1000060000 CFS
About This River
The deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon delivers big-water rapids, remote wilderness camps, and a long rafting season influenced by upstream dams. A classic large-volume western river experience.

7-Day Forecast

Tue
Jan 27
42°
8 mph S
Mostly Sunny
Wed
Jan 28
42°
34%
7 mph S
Chance Light Rain
Thu
Jan 29
44°
24%
8 mph S
Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri
Jan 30
46°
48%
8 mph S
Chance Light Rain
Sat
Jan 31
49°
13%
8 mph S
Partly Sunny
Sun
Feb 1
50°
27%
7 mph S
Chance Light Rain
River Details

River System

Snake River

Flow Regime

regulated

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Permit Information

Permit System

Recreation.gov

Season

04-0110-31

Notes

Reservoir influenced flows

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Flow Information

Ideal Flow Range

10,00060,000 CFS

USGS Station

13334300

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