Gumboot Creek Fish Interpretive Site

About Gumboot Creek Fish Interpretive Site

The Gumboot Creek Fish Interpretive Site is a small roadside stop located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The interpretive panel describes the benefits of logs in Gumboot Creek for enhancing fisheries habitat. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

How to Get There

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 23.7 miles to the site; The interpretive display is on the right side of the road along Gumboot Creek.From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 29.5 miles to the site; The interpretive display is on the left side of the road along Gumboot Creek.Advisory: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.

Plan Your Visit to Gumboot Creek Fish Interpretive Site

Heading to Gumboot Creek Fish Interpretive Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)