Temperance Creek offers a destination for back-country flying enthusiasts. Our private use landing strip is only available for customers joining us for meals or overnight accommodations. Sorry, but we are not a coffee shop!

We realize weather is beyond our control but make sure you have made prior arrangements and have received confirmation before landing and the strip is clear of stock animals and wildlife.

We do not supply tie-downs, so bring your own or wheel chocks.

• USFS Airstrip Information
• GlobalAir.com Weather Information
• AirNav.com Airstrip Information
• AOPA.org Airstrip Information

We have a private dock that can accommodate two jet boats.  Our caretaker will provide service of side by side and trailers to transport coolers and luggage to lodge.  The minute you arrive, you’re in good hands!

Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge, encompasses a vast and remote region with dramatic changes in elevation, terrain, climate and vegetation. The Snake River is designated a Wild and Scenic River. The 31.5-mile section of the river between Hells Canyon Dam and Upper Pittsburg Landing is designated Wild and the 36-mile section of river downstream from Upper Pittsburg Landing to mile 180.2 is designated Scenic. At the mouth of Granite Creek, approximately seven miles downstream from Hells Canyon Dam, the river elevation is 1,480 feet. The canyon depth here is 7,913 feet when measured from He Devil Mountain, towering over Idaho’s Seven Devils range at 9,393 feet. Above Rush Creek Rapids, Hat Point Lookout offers a spectacular view of the canyon from 6,982 feet, the highest point on the Oregon rim.

There are four permit locations to launch a powerboat from in Hells Canyon. For more information, please click here.

The mighty Snake River winds its way through Hells Canyon, the deepest river-carved gorge in North America. The river flows north through the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) and forms the boundary between Idaho and Oregon. Although the Recreation Area includes portions of the Nez Perce, Payette, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, it is managed by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Within the HCNRA, the Hells Canyon Wilderness comprises nearly 215,000 acres. The Snake River flows through and is adjacent to this Wilderness. Wildlife thrives here, so bring your binoculars as common sights range from big horn sheep to the great blue heron. The Snake River is also home to the sturgeon, Chinook salmon, trophy steelhead trout and more.

Self-issue river permits are required for the entire river corridor outside of the primary season (secondary season), but do not require an advanced reservation. These river permits are available at all HCNRA river portals.  For more information, please click here.