Hells Gate State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 799-5015
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park updateDredging will take place at the Marina entrance at Hells Gate this September 14-18. With that, it will be closed to ALL traffic during that time. A… (more)
Dredging will take place at the Marina entrance at Hells Gate this September 14-18. With that, it will be closed to ALL traffic during that time. A silt curtain will be placed at the mouth of the river during that week. Removed only when the project is completed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 961 acres, Hells Gate State Park lies in Nez Perce County, about 3 miles north of Asotin.
Visitors come for golf, horseback riding, disc golf, historic sites, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center: Open Daily from 9AM – 5PM CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee $7/day ($14/day for non-residents at premium parks), waived by the Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.
Statewide fee rule from Idaho's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Idaho park passes
- Idaho State Parks Passport — $10 per vehicle per year (Idaho residents, bought with vehicle registration). Waives the motor vehicle entrance fee at Idaho state parks; camping and other fees still apply; not valid for Park N' Ski Details
- Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) Annual sticker — $80. Waives the daily motor vehicle entrance fee (aimed at out-of-state guests) Details
From the Idaho state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov)
- Phone
- 1-888-922-6743
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording · leash up to 6 feet
Pets: Yes on a 6-foot leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight: 29 standard, 51 serviced, 3 ADA campsites, 8 cabins (1 ADA)
General accommodations: Cabins, RV Campsites, Tent Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingGolfDisc golfHikingFishingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
Trail Types: • Hike
- Bike
- Horse
Boating and paddling
Boating: Ramp, marina, docks
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Amphitheater
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Features: • ADA Cabin
- ADA Campsite
- ADA Restroom
- ADA Trail
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5100 Hells Gate Rd
Lewiston, ID 83501 - Nearest town
- Asotin — about 3 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.3692, -117.0544
- Phone
- (208) 799-5015
- hel@idpr.idaho.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 120 miles S of Coeur d Alene, ID | 136 miles E of Kennewick, WA | 110 miles S of Spokane, WA | 270 Miles N of Boise, ID
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 6, 2026
- WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology