Access Site
ID
Snake River Vista
City: Neeley, ID
County: Power County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.70426087, -112.95864292
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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
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+
74 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
I(II)
75 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
III-IV(V)
84 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
III-IV+
107 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
II
109 mi away
A) Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar (Swan Valley)
40.4 mi
III-IV+
116 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
II-III
134 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
II-III+
137 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
III
142 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
I-III
151 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
I-II
156 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
156 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
I-III
156 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
I(II)
168 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
II-III
185 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
III+(V)
200 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
I(II)
239 mi away
H) Swan Falls Dam to Walters Ferry (Birds of Prey)
16.3 mi
2 ft/mi
III-IV
312 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 Vista is a semi-developed recreation site offering boat ramp and dock access to the Snake River near Neeley in Power County. This is an excellent launching point for paddlers and boaters looking to access a major river system. The site provides basic amenities including a vault toilet and two campsites with privacy, plus a nearby option at Pipeline Campground for additional overnight stays.
The Snake River at this location is a large, powerful river with significant flow and gradient. With an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and a substantial slope averaging 15.8 feet per mile, paddlers should expect strong currents and potentially challenging conditions. The river's major stream order and high velocity make it suitable primarily for experienced boaters familiar with swift water. Water levels can be seasonal, so checking current conditions before your trip is recommended—the river can be too low in late summer and fall, making spring and early summer the most reliable paddling seasons.
**Practical tip:** This access point is located roughly 4.3 miles downstream of Swan Falls Dam. Be aware of the river's strong current and plan your route accordingly, particularly if paddling upstream or near the dam.
The Snake River at this location is a large, powerful river with significant flow and gradient. With an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and a substantial slope averaging 15.8 feet per mile, paddlers should expect strong currents and potentially challenging conditions. The river's major stream order and high velocity make it suitable primarily for experienced boaters familiar with swift water. Water levels can be seasonal, so checking current conditions before your trip is recommended—the river can be too low in late summer and fall, making spring and early summer the most reliable paddling seasons.
**Practical tip:** This access point is located roughly 4.3 miles downstream of Swan Falls Dam. Be aware of the river's strong current and plan your route accordingly, particularly if paddling upstream or near the dam.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Pipeline Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Snake River Vista Recreation Site
Located within
American Falls Reservoir
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