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Access Site WA

Heller Bar

Grande Ronde River

Source: washington_department_of_fish_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago

City: Asotin, WA
County: Asotin County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.08601259, -116.98332065
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II Take-out Snake - J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
View Run
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Snake River
21 runs (4 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Heller Bar is a public boat ramp located on the Snake River in southeastern Asotin County, Washington, positioned at the mouth of the Grand Ronde River. This site serves as the first road-accessible launch point approximately 20 miles downstream of the Salmon-Snake confluence. The access area includes a concrete boat ramp, potable water availability, restroom facilities, and a developed campground, making it a practical staging area for multi-day river trips.

The Snake River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow (averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second) and a moderate gradient of about 15.8 feet per mile. Boaters and paddlers should be prepared for swift current and substantial water volume. Heller Bar provides convenient access for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats into this powerful section of river. Note that maintenance work may occasionally close portions of the access area; check current conditions before visiting to confirm the ramp and facilities are open.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir Located within
Lake Waha Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms