Access Site
ID
South Tourist Park
City: Idaho Falls, ID
County: Bonneville County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.47322522, -112.05505017
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 (1 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III+
74 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
III
78 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
I-II
84 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
84 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
I-III
87 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
I-III
89 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
I(II)
93 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
II-III
105 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
III+(V)
120 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
V+
150 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
I(II)
152 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
III-IV(V)
160 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
III-IV+
179 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
III-IV+
187 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
II-III
201 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
I(II)
299 mi away
H) Swan Falls Dam to Walters Ferry (Birds of Prey)
16.3 mi
2 ft/mi
III-IV
339 mi away
I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
32.0 mi
12 ft/mi
II
339 mi away
J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
47.4 mi
I-II
385 mi away
K. Heller Bar to Clearwater (Lewiston/Clarkston)
29.0 mi
I
400 mi away
L) Lewiston to Columbia River
140.0 mi
2 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
South Tourist Park offers convenient public boat ramp access to the Snake River in Idaho Falls, featuring a well-maintained concrete ramp and dock facilities. The park includes camping sites and an RV dump station, making it a good base for extended water recreation. Located at 2800 South, this is a popular access point for both kayakers and motorized boaters exploring the Snake River corridor.
The Snake River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second—and a swift current typical of the upper Snake River. Paddlers should be prepared for an average water velocity of about 10.8 feet per second and watch for underwater hazards near the ramp. The river's substantial size and power make it best suited for experienced paddlers and boaters with appropriate skills and equipment. Current conditions can change seasonally, so check water levels and flows before launching.
The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities to explore the scenic Snake River region, with access to nearby public lands including the Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This access point serves as a good launching point for day trips or longer expeditions along this major river system.
The Snake River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second—and a swift current typical of the upper Snake River. Paddlers should be prepared for an average water velocity of about 10.8 feet per second and watch for underwater hazards near the ramp. The river's substantial size and power make it best suited for experienced paddlers and boaters with appropriate skills and equipment. Current conditions can change seasonally, so check water levels and flows before launching.
The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities to explore the scenic Snake River region, with access to nearby public lands including the Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This access point serves as a good launching point for day trips or longer expeditions along this major river system.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Located within
Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area
Located within
Ririe Reservoir
Located within