Water Activities
Water sports enthusiasts are not hurting for options on the Boise National Forest! With 9,600 miles of rivers and streams, and 15,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs, there is a wide variety of locations for swimming, boating and fishing. Deadwood Reservoir, Anderson Ranch Reservoir and Warm Lake are all popular sites for motorized boating, plus each has sandy beaches on which to relax. Sagehen Reservoir is popular for non-motorized boating. The three forks of the Boise River and the Payette River each provide many types of water activities. Beginner to expert rafting and kayaking sites abound on all the rivers and guided commercial trips are available on the Payette River.
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Cottonwood Campground
Site Open
A stay at the Cottonwood Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River and Arrowrock Reservoir.This tiny campground hosts 3…
Cow Creek Floatboat Access
Site Open
The Cow Creek Float boat Access provides a site to launch rafts into the South Fork Boise River. It has a restroom, parking area and information kiosk.For site specific questions, contact the…
Cozy Cove Campground
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The Cozy Cove Campground is located on the southeast shore of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities.Natural Features:The…
Curlew Creek Boat Ramp
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The Curlew Creek Boat Ramp is located adjacent to Curlew Creek Campground on Anderson Ranch Reservoir. Besides the ramp, a boat dock, restroom, fire ring, picnic table and drinking water are all…
Curlew Creek Campground
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The Curlew Creek Campground offers 9 overnight camping sites and 18 day use sites along Anderson Ranch Reservoir.There is excellent fishing for smallmouth bass and Kokanee salmon in the reservoir.Try…
Danskin Floatboat Access
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The Danskin Floatboat Access provides a launch site for rafts into the South Fork Boise River. There is a restroom and information kiosk on site.For site specific questions, contact the Mountain Home…
Deadwood Campground
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The Deadwood Campground is a small campground that is located at the scenic confluence of the Deadwood River and the South Fork of the Payette River on the Banks-Lowman Road 17.Visitors enjoy…
Deadwood River Access Site
Site Open
The Deadwood River Access Site is across the road from Deadwood Campground, so amenities such as restrooms, parking and picnic tables are available. The access site is a long concrete slab ideal for…
Deer Creek Boat Ramp
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The Deer Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir. There is a restroom and a small dirt parking area big enough for about 15 vehicles.For site specific questions, contact the…
Elk Creek Boat Ramp
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The Elk Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir, just north of the dam. For site specific questions, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District.