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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Shady Pines Campground
Site Open
Shady Pines Campground are both located on the shores of the scenic Sage Hen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and…
Shoreline Campground and Group sites
Site Open
Shoreline Campground has single, double and group sites and is located just across the road from beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking…
South Fork Salmon River Campground
Site Open
The South Fork Salmon River Campground hosts 11 campsites situated in a scenic forest of towering, old-growth ponderosa pine, which provides partial shade in the campground.Warm Lake is just a short…
Spillway Campground
Site Open
The Spillway Campground is a small campground with 3 campsites along Anderson Ranch Reservoir. The reservoir is a popular destination for fishing, boating, waterskiing and riding personal…
Tailwaters Boat Access
Site Open
The Tailwaters Boat Access is a site to launch a raft into the South Fork Boise River.For site specific questions, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District.
Tailwaters Campground
Site Open
The Tailwaters Campground is accessed from State Highway 20. There are 3 campsites and plenty of opportunities to fish for trout and bass. The campground is located on the west shore of Anderson…
Troutdale Campground
Site Open
A stay at the Troutdale Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River. There are campfire rings, picnic tables and a vault…
Upper French Creek Campground
Site Closed
French Creek Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west-central Idaho. It is near the town of Cascade, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular…
Village Foatboat Access
Site Open
The Village Float boat Access is a site to launch a raft into the South Fork Boise River. There is a restroom on site.For site specific questions, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District.
Warm Lake Campground
Site Open
Warm Lake Campground is near the eastern shore of beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.Natural Features:The…