National Forest
Big Bar Camping Area
ID
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This is a large dispersed campground with no formal parking or camping units located along the Snake River in Hells Canyon. Used by both tent campers and RVs, the area offers a place to camp along the Snake River. Few amenities exist, there is one outhouse and informational sign at the pull in to the parking area. Allison Creek Trailhead is across the Hells Canyon Road with access to Allison Creek Trail (#514).
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Trails near Big Bar Camping Area
Allison Creek
Idaho
2.2 mi1,854 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Hells Canyon Reservoir Viewpt
Idaho
0.7 mi315 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Kinney Creek
Idaho
3.7 mi4,160 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Eckels Creek/Kinney Creek
Idaho
5.3 mi1,824 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Lynes Ridge
Idaho
2.0 mi
Trail
Eckels Creek
Idaho
3.6 mi79 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
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