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Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston, ID
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Hells Gate State Park

A riverside state park on the Snake River at Lewiston, Idaho, known for camping, jet boat trips, and the Lewis and Clark Discovery Center.

5100 Hells Gate Rd, Lewiston, ID 83501 · Lewiston, ID

About Hells Gate State Park

Hells Gate State Park sits on the Snake River near Lewiston, Idaho, on land shaped by ancient floods and volcanic flows. Visitors can camp along the river, fish, bike, picnic under shade trees, and take jet boat trips into Hells Canyon. The park has a marina with slips and a public boat launch. Its Lewis and Clark Discovery Center has indoor and outdoor displays and a film about the expedition through Idaho. The Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center, which displays hunting trophies and tells the story of American hunting heritage, is also on site. The park was once home to a Nez Perce village, and the nearby Nez Perce National Historic Park is a short drive away.

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