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Hells
Canyon
Reservoirs
Camping at Brownlee
Reservoir.
Most of the acreage
contained within Hells Canyon’s three reservoirs is situated south of
the National Recreation Area. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes
at all three of the reservoirs, which are located on the Snake River,
Idaho’s largest Wild and Scenic River.
Brownlee Reservoir,
the largest of the three, stretches 52 miles in length and has long been
known for its exceptional fishing opportunities. A census in 1989 found
that Brownlee was the most popular fishing hole in the state. Its
popularity has continued. Native and stocked fish include Rainbow Trout,
perch, crappie catfish, sturgeon, pumpkinseed, bullhead and sunfish.
Brownlee can be
accessed on the Oregon side at several places, including at Farewell
Bend State Park (off Highway 84), or from two locations near Richland.
On the Idaho side, it borders Steck Park, (23 miles north of Weiser;
follow Olds Ferry Road). The BLM-run park offers camping and nature
viewing. A boat ramp and RV refuse facilities are available.
Hells Canyon
Reservoir, which runs along the southeast edge
of the NRA, is 25 miles long and the narrowest of the three. This part
of the river is bordered by Hells Canyon Wilderness on the Oregon side,
and no motorized vehicles are permitted within the wilderness. On the
Idaho side, Snake River Road winds along the edge of the reservoir,
providing an engaging view of the river. The Hells Canyon Creek
Information Station, at the dam, is open to visitors during the summer
months.
Fishing and pleasure
boating on Hells Canyon Reservoir.
Oxbow Reservoir,
approximately 13 miles north of Brownlee, is considerably smaller: only
12 miles in length. Pioneers name the body of water “Oxbow” because of
its peculiar donut shape. Copperfield Park, south of Oxbow Dam, has
approximately 80 RV and camping sites. Two boat launches are located
nearby, maintained by Idaho Power.
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