Located in the heart of Eastern Oregon’s legendary Hells Canyon recreation corridor, the Hells Canyon Inn presents a rare turnkey hospitality, restaurant, and lodging opportunity with significant upside potential. Positioned along the primary route to the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, this established destination business benefits from consistent tourism traffic generated by outdoor recreation, including rafting, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, motorcycling, and sightseeing.
The offering includes a fully operational and extensively remodeled restaurant and entertainment venue totaling approximately 2,241 square feet, featuring indoor dining, commercial kitchen facilities, bar/service areas, and expansive outdoor gathering spaces. The outdoor venue includes mature shade trees, pet-friendly lawn seating, a performance stage, and creekside ambiance along scenic Pine Creek, creating a highly desirable customer experience unique to the region.
Also included is a remodeled 924 square foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bath residential dwelling suitable for owner occupancy, employee housing, short-term rental income, or management quarters. Currently leased at $3,000 per month! The live/work flexibility significantly enhances operational efficiency and long-term investment appeal.
Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, including views of the iconic Queen’s Head Peak, the property serves both a loyal local customer base and a strong seasonal tourism market. Existing infrastructure and excess land area provide compelling opportunities for future development, including cabins, glamping accommodations, RV spaces, retreat facilities, event hosting, live music venues, weddings, and expanded hospitality services.
The sale includes business goodwill, branding, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and operational assets, allowing for a seamless transition to new ownership. This is an exceptional opportunity for restaurateurs, hospitality operators, lifestyle investors, or entrepreneurs seeking an established business in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most scenic and recreation-driven destinations.
Highlights:
• Turnkey restaurant, bar, and hospitality business
• Established destination location in Hells Canyon tourism corridor
• Remodeled restaurant + remodeled residential dwelling
• Live/work or income-producing residential component
• Large outdoor entertainment and event venue
• Creek frontage and scenic mountain setting
• Strong seasonal tourism traffic and local customer base
• Expansion potential for lodging, RV sites, glamping, retreats, and events
• FF&E, branding, and business assets included in sale
Andrew Bryan
Baker City Realty Inc