Access Site
ID
Ferry Butte Access
City: Pingree, ID
County: Bingham County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.12756254, -112.51522752
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Snake River
21 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
III-IV
323 mi away
I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
32.0 mi
12 ft/mi
II
68 mi away
A) Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar (Swan Valley)
40.4 mi
II-III+
103 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
III
108 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
V+
111 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
I(II)
113 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
I-III
117 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
I-II
118 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
118 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
I-III
121 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
III-IV(V)
121 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
I(II)
130 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
III-IV+
142 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
II-III
144 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
III-IV+
150 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
III+(V)
159 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
II-III
166 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
I(II)
267 mi away
H) Swan Falls Dam to Walters Ferry (Birds of Prey)
16.3 mi
2 ft/mi
II
323 mi away
J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
47.4 mi
I-II
370 mi away
K. Heller Bar to Clearwater (Lewiston/Clarkston)
29.0 mi
I
386 mi away
L) Lewiston to Columbia River
140.0 mi
2 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Ferry Butte provides public access to the Snake River near Pingree in Bingham County. This ramp is located approximately 4.3 miles downstream of Swan Falls Dam and offers a free launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site features parking and is situated near an existing campsite, making it a convenient staging area for Snake River trips.
The Snake River at this location is a major waterway with significant current and volume. Expect an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and water velocities around 11 feet per second, with an average gradient of 15.8 feet per mile. These conditions indicate moderately swift moving water suitable for experienced paddlers. The river's substantial size and flow make it important to assess current conditions and your skill level before launching. Ferry Butte serves as a good access point for exploring this section of the Snake River between Swan Falls Dam and downstream areas like Tilden Bridge and Map Rock.
The Snake River at this location is a major waterway with significant current and volume. Expect an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and water velocities around 11 feet per second, with an average gradient of 15.8 feet per mile. These conditions indicate moderately swift moving water suitable for experienced paddlers. The river's substantial size and flow make it important to assess current conditions and your skill level before launching. Ferry Butte serves as a good access point for exploring this section of the Snake River between Swan Falls Dam and downstream areas like Tilden Bridge and Map Rock.
Amenities
parking
restrooms