Access Site
ID
Snake River Park
City: American Falls, ID
County: Power County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.74199805, -112.92053224
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
V+
77 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
I(II)
78 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
III-IV(V)
87 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
II
106 mi away
A) Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar (Swan Valley)
40.4 mi
III-IV+
110 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
III-IV+
119 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
II-III+
134 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
II-III
137 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
III
139 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
I-III
148 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
I-II
153 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
153 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
I-III
153 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
I(II)
165 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
II-III
181 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
III+(V)
196 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
I(II)
241 mi away
H) Swan Falls Dam to Walters Ferry (Birds of Prey)
16.3 mi
2 ft/mi
III-IV
313 mi away
I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
32.0 mi
12 ft/mi
II
316 mi away
J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
47.4 mi
I-II
363 mi away
K. Heller Bar to Clearwater (Lewiston/Clarkston)
29.0 mi
I
381 mi away
L) Lewiston to Columbia River
140.0 mi
2 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Snake River Park offers public boat access to the Snake River near American Falls in Power County. This is a developing access point on a major river system—the Snake is a powerful, high-volume waterway with an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and swift current. The river maintains a substantial gradient in this region, so paddlers should be prepared for moving water and respect the power of this large stream. A vault toilet is available year-round in the parking lot.
This section of the Snake River is known for boating and fishing opportunities. The nearby Snake River Vista Recreation Site and American Falls Reservoir provide additional recreation options in the area, while Pipeline Campground is located within 10 miles for overnight stays. Be aware that the current near boat ramps can be swift, and paddlers should watch for underwater hazards. Kayakers and canoeists should have appropriate experience for moving water conditions and ensure they launch only at designated boat access areas marked by BLM/USFS signage.
This section of the Snake River is known for boating and fishing opportunities. The nearby Snake River Vista Recreation Site and American Falls Reservoir provide additional recreation options in the area, while Pipeline Campground is located within 10 miles for overnight stays. Be aware that the current near boat ramps can be swift, and paddlers should watch for underwater hazards. Kayakers and canoeists should have appropriate experience for moving water conditions and ensure they launch only at designated boat access areas marked by BLM/USFS signage.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Pipeline Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Snake River Vista Recreation Site
Located within
American Falls Reservoir
Located within