Access Site
ID
Homedale River Park
City: Homedale, ID
County: Owyhee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.62224672, -116.93016942
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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 (1 nearby)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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These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
194 mi away
L) Lewiston to Columbia River
140.0 mi
2 ft/mi
III-IV
114 mi away
I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
32.0 mi
12 ft/mi
II
142 mi away
J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
47.4 mi
II-III
144 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
III-IV+
153 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
I-II
170 mi away
K. Heller Bar to Clearwater (Lewiston/Clarkston)
29.0 mi
III-IV+
179 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
III-IV(V)
192 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
I(II)
207 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
V+
213 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
II
364 mi away
A) Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar (Swan Valley)
40.4 mi
II-III+
409 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
III
413 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
I-II
420 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
420 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
I-III
423 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
I-III
425 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
I(II)
429 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
II-III
433 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
III+(V)
447 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Homedale River Park provides public boat access to the Snake River, a major waterway located approximately 4.3 miles downstream of Swan Falls Dam in southwestern Idaho. This access point serves paddlers and boaters exploring the Columbia Plateau region near Homedale in Owyhee County. The launch is free to use and open to the public.
The Snake River at this location is a substantial waterway with significant flow (averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second) and moderate gradient (averaging 15.8 feet per mile). Paddlers should expect a powerful current and plan accordingly for their experience level and vessel type. The river's stream order (9) indicates it is a major river system with considerable water volume.
The surrounding area offers additional recreation opportunities, including Jump Creek (featuring a scenic waterfall and riparian habitat, open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and access to designated camping areas managed by BLM/USFS between nearby boat ramps. Visit Idaho Fish and Game's website for current conditions, regulations, and any updates on facilities at this access site before your visit.
The Snake River at this location is a substantial waterway with significant flow (averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second) and moderate gradient (averaging 15.8 feet per mile). Paddlers should expect a powerful current and plan accordingly for their experience level and vessel type. The river's stream order (9) indicates it is a major river system with considerable water volume.
The surrounding area offers additional recreation opportunities, including Jump Creek (featuring a scenic waterfall and riparian habitat, open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and access to designated camping areas managed by BLM/USFS between nearby boat ramps. Visit Idaho Fish and Game's website for current conditions, regulations, and any updates on facilities at this access site before your visit.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Jump Creek
Located within
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Lake Lowell
Located within