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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Hells Canyon NRA, Riggins, ID 83549
National park🪢 Leash required
652,000 acres
⭐ 4.9
1,420 reviews
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area near Riggins, Idaho, borders the deep river gorge with water access for leashed dogs. Parking and trash cans provided. Watch for steep drops along the edges.
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- Park
- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Riggins, Idaho
- Coordinates
- 45.2467, -116.7128
- Size
- 652,000 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1,420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.7/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.9 from 1,420 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 652,000 acres of room
- · National Park destination
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Dog policy
652,000-acre USFS recreation area — North America's deepest river gorge. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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