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Access Site ID

Elk Creek

South Fork Boise River - Anderson Ranch Reservoir • Little Camas Creek

Source: idaho_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago
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City: Mountain Home, ID
County: Elmore County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.36355102, -115.44411102
Forest Rd 120A, Mountain Home, ID 83647, USA
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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions
SF Boise River at Anderson Ranch DAM ID 1.3 mi away
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SF Boise River near Featherville ID 7.1 mi away
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Whitewater Runs on South Fork Boise River - Anderson Ranch Reservoir

2 runs

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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I-II(III) Put-in at this location 1. Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge
10.9 mi
III-IV Downstream from here (8.9 mi to put-in) 2. Danskin Bridge to Neal Bridge (near Arrowrock Reservoir)
16.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Elk Creek Boat Ramp provides direct access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir, located just north of Anderson Ranch Dam near Mountain Home. This US Forest Service-managed facility offers a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters accessing the 4,730-acre reservoir. The site includes a cement boat ramp and wooden docks, though visitors should note that temporary repairs completed after 2013 storm damage mean some facilities may have limitations. There is no reservation system, so access is first-come, first-served.

Paddlers and boaters exploring Anderson Ranch Reservoir will find a scenic 7.4 square mile water body ideal for recreational use. The reservoir's calmer waters make it suitable for various skill levels. Nearby camping options at Spillway Campground and Pine Campground Boat Ramp provide convenient overnight accommodations for extended trips. For specific questions about current site conditions, facility amenities, or maintenance updates, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District directly.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

The Elk Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir, just north of the dam. In 2013, portions of Elk Creek Boat Ramp site received extreme storm damage. Portions of the parking area, both cement boat ramp and wooden docks were damaged. Temporary repairs were completed, which has allowed public access to continue using the site.A contractor and Forest Staff are scheduled to begin...

The Elk Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir, just north of the dam. In 2013, portions of Elk Creek Boat Ramp site received extreme storm damage. Portions of the parking area, both cement boat ramp and wooden docks were damaged. Temporary repairs were completed, which has allowed public access to continue using the site.A contractor and Forest Staff are scheduled to begin repair on September 9, 2015 the repair will consist of removal of damaged facilities, and pouring of new ramp, dock anchors and abutment.  Repair work was finished approximately October 19, 2015.  The Ramp re-opened 10-20-2015.Once the work is completed, additional time is needed to allow for curing of the concrete.

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Nearby Campgrounds (3 within 10 miles)
Camp Creek Trailhead
On-site
Reserve
Spillway Campground
On-site
Reserve
Pine Campground Boat Ramp
On-site
Reserve
Nearby Recreation Areas
Anderson Ranch Reservoir Boat Ramps Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Tailwaters Boat Access On-site
Fall Creek Boat Ramp On-site
Danskin Floatboat Access On-site
Cow Creek Floatboat Access On-site