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Drone Rules for Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Riggins, Oregon (OR)
• United States
US-95, Riggins, OR 83549, USA
Lat: 45.5158 • Lng: -116.757
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area per USFS closure order. North America's deepest gorge is protected.
Drone Rules - Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Drone flights are banned in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the NRA
- Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- North America's deepest gorge (7,993 feet), wild Snake River, and bighorn sheep habitat are protected
Source
- Hells Canyon USFS: https://www.fs.usda.gov/wallowa-whitman