Access Site
ID
Riverton
City: Riverside, ID
County: Bingham County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.14618007, -112.45842478
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
326 mi away
I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
32.0 mi
12 ft/mi
II
64 mi away
A) Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar (Swan Valley)
40.4 mi
II-III+
99 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
III
104 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
I-III
113 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
I-II
114 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
114 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
V+
116 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
I-III
117 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
I(II)
117 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
I(II)
125 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
III-IV(V)
125 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
II-III
140 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
III-IV+
146 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
III-IV+
154 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
III+(V)
155 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
II-III
170 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
I(II)
271 mi away
H) Swan Falls Dam to Walters Ferry (Birds of Prey)
16.3 mi
2 ft/mi
II
326 mi away
J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
47.4 mi
I-II
372 mi away
K. Heller Bar to Clearwater (Lewiston/Clarkston)
29.0 mi
I
389 mi away
L) Lewiston to Columbia River
140.0 mi
2 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Riverton access point provides launch facilities on the Snake River near Riverside in Bingham County, Idaho. This section of the Snake River is a major waterway characterized by significant flow (averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second) and a moderate gradient of approximately 15.8 feet per mile. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for a large, powerful river with swift currents averaging 10.8 feet per second—conditions suitable for experienced watercraft operators.
This access point sits in a scenic region near the Lava Trail System at Hell's Half Acre, offering opportunities to combine river recreation with nearby land-based exploration. As with all public lands in the area, users are encouraged to practice responsible recreation and respect outdoor ethics. The Snake River in this region supports a variety of boating activities, and this site serves as a convenient put-in or take-out point for river trips along Idaho's iconic waterway.
Before launching, check with Idaho Fish and Game for current conditions, flow levels, and any specific regulations or restrictions that may apply to this section of the Snake River.
This access point sits in a scenic region near the Lava Trail System at Hell's Half Acre, offering opportunities to combine river recreation with nearby land-based exploration. As with all public lands in the area, users are encouraged to practice responsible recreation and respect outdoor ethics. The Snake River in this region supports a variety of boating activities, and this site serves as a convenient put-in or take-out point for river trips along Idaho's iconic waterway.
Before launching, check with Idaho Fish and Game for current conditions, flow levels, and any specific regulations or restrictions that may apply to this section of the Snake River.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Lava Trail System (Hell's Half Acre)
Located within