Access Site
ID
Southway
City: Lewiston, ID
County: Nez Perce County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.40396127, -117.03514570
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 (3 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
I
Put-in at this location
L) Lewiston to Columbia River
140.0 mi
2 ft/mi
I-II
Take-out at this location
K. Heller Bar to Clearwater (Lewiston/Clarkston)
29.0 mi
II
Upstream from here (22.2 mi from take-out)
J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
47.4 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III-IV
66 mi away
I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
32.0 mi
12 ft/mi
I(II)
213 mi away
H) Swan Falls Dam to Walters Ferry (Birds of Prey)
16.3 mi
2 ft/mi
II-III
280 mi away
G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi
16 ft/mi
III-IV+
292 mi away
F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
III-IV+
312 mi away
Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
III-IV(V)
322 mi away
E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
I(II)
335 mi away
D) Milner Power Plant to Star Falls (Cauldron Linn)
6.6 mi
V+
338 mi away
C) Milner Dam to Milner Power Plant (Milner Mile)
1.5 mi
II
418 mi away
A) Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar (Swan Valley)
40.4 mi
II-III
467 mi away
1- Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch
3.3 mi
I-II
472 mi away
3 - Moose to Wilson Bridge
14.5 mi
I
472 mi away
4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge
13.4 mi
II-III+
471 mi away
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
3.9 mi
I(II)
476 mi away
2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park)
26.0 mi
III
475 mi away
7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
7.9 mi
III+(V)
477 mi away
Headwaters to Heart River
16.3 mi
I-III
481 mi away
5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge
8.6 mi
I-III
482 mi away
6 - Astoria Bridge to West Table
9.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Southway is a boat launch providing access to the Snake River near Lewiston in Nez Perce County. The Snake River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow (averaging ~49,000 cubic feet per second) and a strong current (averaging 10.8 feet per second), making it suitable for experienced paddlers and motorboats. This section of river carries the characteristics of a large, powerful stream system—be prepared for significant water movement and plan accordingly for your skill level and craft type.
This access point offers a direct launch into a scenic stretch of river steeped in Lewis and Clark history. Paddlers can explore the Snake River corridor, which features designated camping areas available on a first-come, first-serve basis between various boat launches in the region. The nearby Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and Reservoir A provide additional recreation opportunities in the area. As with all Snake River launches, check current water conditions and flow rates before departing, as water levels and current speed can vary seasonally and affect launch and landing difficulty.
This access point offers a direct launch into a scenic stretch of river steeped in Lewis and Clark history. Paddlers can explore the Snake River corridor, which features designated camping areas available on a first-come, first-serve basis between various boat launches in the region. The nearby Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and Reservoir A provide additional recreation opportunities in the area. As with all Snake River launches, check current water conditions and flow rates before departing, as water levels and current speed can vary seasonally and affect launch and landing difficulty.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Reservoir A
Located within
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Hells Canyon - Snake River (Powerboat)
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