Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Wallowa National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Dug Bar Boat Launch and Trailhead is a multi-use year round recreation facility. It is the only driveable facility which accesses the northern end Snake River on the Oregon side in Hells Canyon and is popular with anglers, boaters, hikers, and other visitors. The boat launch has a small concrete ramp and accessible toilet.
The trailhead is primarily used for accessing the northern entrance of the Wild and Scenic Snake River and Hells Canyon Wilderness.
This site provides access to the Summit Ridge - Western Rim National Recreation Trail #1774 and Snake River Trail #1726. A public use back-country airstrip is adjacent to the facility, and an interpretive site for the the National Historic Nez Perce Trail #1727 is located near the historic river crossing.
From Imnaha, Oregon travel north on the Lower Imnaha River Road (County Road 755) for 6.5 miles; As the road continues it becomes Forest Road 4260 also known as the Dug Bar Road; Continue on Forest Road 4260 for 24 miles to the end along the Snake River to the boat launch.
To get to Imnaha from Enterprise, Oregon travel south 6 miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph; In Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha. This is a 36 mile trip.
NOTE: The road is usually open all year, but Forest Road 4260 is a steep, single lane dirt road and can be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers. High clearance vehicles are strongly recommended.
45.80462, -116.68677 · 45°48'16.6"N 116°41'12.4"W
Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 48 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 81 | 81 | 72 | 57 | 44 | 36 |
| Low °F | 25 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 56 | 49 | 39 | 30 | 24 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 21.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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