Heller Bar

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Heller Bar

The site lies along the Lower Snake River, surrounded by semi-arid mountain peaks. It is the primary take-out spot for Lower Salmon River floaters, and is a primary launch site for power boats into Hells Canyon. Motorized and non-motorized boats are used here.

Directions: About 21 miles south of Asotin, Washington.

Driving Directions Map: View pdf
Boater's Guide Maps: Hammer Creek to Heller Bar
Overview Map: Hammer Creek to Heller Bar

Weather: Forecast and Conditions

Facilities/Fees:

Developed site
Camping - firepans are required for all fires
Day use area
Boat ramp - concrete, double wide
Restrooms - vault toilets - 6
Parking area
Open year-round
No Fees
Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or less)
Permits are required for commercial use, competitive use,
special area use and organized group activity and event use

Recreation Sites & Activities

BOATERS

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR DISCOVER PASS
Beginning July 1, 2011, you will need to display the Discover Pass on your vehicle when visiting state recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This includes the use of Heller Bar. For more information, call the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at (866) 320-9933 and visit the following website: http://discoverpass.wa.gov/

BE AWARE OF A NEW STATE LAW!
The Idaho Invasive Species Law and Boater Registration
Under the new law, any boat that is registered in Idaho or another state, and any non-motorized vessel (canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat, etc.) will be required to purchase and display IISF stickers in order to legally launch and operate in Idaho. Inflatable, non-motorized vessels must be less than 10 feet in length to be exempted from this requirement.

Lower Salmon River Website

Heller Bar Boat Ramp south of Asotin, Washington

Cottonwood Field Office | 1 Butte Drive | Cottonwood, ID 83522
208-962-3245 | Fax: 208-962-3275 | Office hours: 7:45am - 4:30pm, M-F