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Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch
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.
Location · State: OR
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What visitors most often want to know about Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch.
Do I need a permit to use Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch?
No permit is required to use Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch. The facility is open to the public year-round for recreation.
What facilities are available at Dug Bar?
Dug Bar has a boat launch with a small concrete ramp and an accessible toilet. The site is a multi-use facility available year-round for boating, fishing, hiking, and other recreation.
What trails can I access from Dug Bar Trailhead?
Dug Bar Trailhead provides access to Summit Ridge - Western Rim National Recreation Trail #1774 and Snake River Trail #1726. The trailhead is primarily used for accessing the northern entrance of the Wild and Scenic Snake River and Hells Canyon Wilderness.
Is Dug Bar the only vehicle access to the northern Snake River on the Oregon side?
Yes, Dug Bar Boat Launch and Trailhead is the only driveable facility that accesses the northern end of the Snake River on the Oregon side in Hells Canyon.
What types of recreation are popular at Dug Bar?
Dug Bar is popular with anglers, boaters, hikers, and other visitors. The multi-use facility supports fishing, boating, and hiking activities.