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Access Site ID

Les Kunau Park

Snake River

Source: idaho_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

City: Burley, ID
County: Minidoka County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.55591061, -113.79501620
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Snake River
21 runs (4 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Les Kunau Park is Burley's primary public access point to the Snake River, offering a full-service boat ramp facility with ample parking, vault toilets, and a picnic pavilion with shade trees. The park is wheelchair accessible, dog-friendly, and includes a jet ski ramp alongside the main boat launch. This is a convenient put-in for paddlers and boaters looking to access this major river system.

The Snake River at this location is a substantial waterway—a major river (Stream Order 9) with significant flow and velocity. With an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and average velocity around 11 feet per second, paddlers should be prepared for strong current conditions. The river's steep gradient (15.8 ft/mile average) reflects the dynamic nature of this section. Les Kunau Park's location in Burley makes it an excellent starting point for day trips, multi-day expeditions, or fishing excursions on one of the Pacific Northwest's most important river systems.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Milner Historic Recreation Area Located within