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**Location & Access:** Redtop Pond is a 19.8-acre water body located in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho. This is a **walk-in and carry-in only access site**, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists. The parking area is conveniently located immediately adjacent to the main road, allowing for easy access to launch your watercraft.
**What to Expect:** As a carry-in access point rather than a traditional boat ramp, paddlers should be prepared to transport their kayaks or canoes from the parking area to the water. The pond is managed for fishing and recreation, with common species including Alabama bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. For those interested in exploring larger water bodies in the area, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Lowell are nearby alternatives with more extensive boating facilities.
**Nearby Recreation:** This access site is well-positioned near Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System) and Lake Lowell, a 14.5-square-mile reservoir managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and US Fish and Wildlife Service, offering additional paddling and exploration opportunities in the region.