Boat Ramps in Custer County, Idaho

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Lakes and rivers in Custer County

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Mackay Reservoir - Lower

Mackay Reservoir · Arco, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: Yes
Lake size: 1,178 acres
Nearest town: 43 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Bayhorse Recreation Site

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 60 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game · 208-879-6200

Directions: Approximately 10 miles southwest of Challis, Idaho: travel south from Challis on Highway 93 for 2 miles, turn right onto Highway 75 and drive southwest for approximately 8 miles. The recreation site is on your right between the highway and the Salmon River.

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Challis Bridge Boat Ramp

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 66 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Cottonwood Campground Boat Ramp

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 80 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game · 208-879-6200

Directions: Travel north of Challis, Idaho on Highway 93 for approximately 14 miles. The recreation site will be on your left between the highway and the Salmon River.

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Mackay Reservoir - Upper

Arco, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: Yes
Dock: No
Nearest town: 43 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Mosquito Flat Reservoir

Challis, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: Yes
Dock: No
Nearest town: 69 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Pennal Gulch

Challis, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 71 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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South Butte

Challis, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: Yes
Dock: No
Nearest town: 51 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Tappan

Challis, Custer County

Launch: Trailer launch
Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 74 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Watts Bridge Boat Ramp

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface: Concrete
Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 77 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Antelope Creek

Arco, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 43 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Big Lost River - Lower

Arco, Custer County

Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 44 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Big Lost River - Upper

Sun Valley, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 38 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Blue Mountain Pond

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 68 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Dry Creek

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 60 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Ellis North

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 82 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Ellis South

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 82 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Ellis Walking Easement

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 83 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Gold Creek

Sun Valley, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 49 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Jimmy Smith Lake

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 45 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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M-m (m Bar M)

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 64 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Mackay Dam

Arco, Custer County

Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 44 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Marinac

Arco, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 44 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Rothwell

Arco, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 49 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Sawtooth Kids Pond

Sun Valley, Custer County

Restroom: Yes (accessible)
Dock: No
Nearest town: 52 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Sheep Bridge #2

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 60 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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South Butte Pond

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 51 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Stennett

Arco, Custer County

Restroom: Portable
Dock: No
Nearest town: 48 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Valley Creek

Challis, Custer County

Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 58 mi from Hailey

Managed by Idaho Fish and Game

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Big Bayhorse Day Use Site

Bayhorse Lake · Challis, Custer County

Lake size: 24 acres
Nearest town: 62 mi from Hailey

Managed by USDA Forest Service

Directions: From Stanley: The Bayhorse Road (Forest road #051) takes off Highway 75, 19 miles downriver from the Yankee Fork Work Center Office. It passes the old Bayhorse mining town and continues upward and onward to Big and Little Bayhorse Lakes. This dirt road is narrow and steep. From Challis: approximately six miles east on Highway 75, turn right onto Forest Road #051 (at sign), and continue upward and

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Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site

Mackay Reservoir · Arco, Custer County

Lake size: 1,178 acres
Nearest town: 44 mi from Hailey

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 208-878-6200

Directions: North of Mackay, Idaho and south of Challis, Idaho. Travel north from Mackay on Highway 93 for approximately 6 miles. The site is on the west side of the highway and has a view of the spectacular Mt. McCaleb in the Lost River Range

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Little Bayhorse Lake Boat Ramp near Challis

Little Bayhorse Lake · Challis, Custer County

Lake size: 15 acres
Nearest town: 62 mi from Hailey

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Outlet Campground

Redfish Lake · Sun Valley, Custer County

Lake size: 1,504 acres
Nearest town: 52 mi from Hailey

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 928-537-8888

Directions: Take State Highway 75, from Stanley, Idaho, 4 miles south. Go west on Forest Road 214 for a short distance, and turn right at Outlet Campground entry sign.

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Redfish Lake Boat Ramp near Sun Valley

Redfish Lake · Sun Valley, Custer County

Lake size: 1,504 acres
Nearest town: 52 mi from Hailey

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Salmon River Boat Ramp near Challis

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Restroom: Yes
Nearest town: 57 mi from Hailey

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South Butte Boat Ramp

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 51 mi from Hailey

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Stanley Lake Boat Ramp near Challis

Stanley Lake · Challis, Custer County

Lake size: 180 acres
Nearest town: 63 mi from Hailey

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Deadman Hole Boat Ramp

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Nearest town: 57 mi from Hailey

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Dugway River Access

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Nearest town: 60 mi from Hailey

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Elk Creek Boat Launch

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Nearest town: 55 mi from Hailey

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Glacier View Campground

Sun Valley, Custer County

Nearest town: 53 mi from Hailey

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 928-537-8888

Directions: From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 75 south approximately 4 miles. Go west onto Forest Road 214. Turn left at Glacier View Campground entrance sign.

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Mormon Bend Boat Ramp

Salmon River · Challis, Custer County

Nearest town: 58 mi from Hailey

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North Shore Picnic Area

Sun Valley, Custer County

Nearest town: 52 mi from Hailey

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 928-537-8888

Directions: From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 75 south for 4 miles. Turn west onto Forest Road 214 at the Redfish Lake sign and travel approximately 2 miles. Turn right at the North Shore Picnic Area entrance sign.

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Point Campground

Sun Valley, Custer County

Nearest town: 52 mi from Hailey

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 928-537-8888

Directions: Take State Highway 75 south from Stanley, Idaho, for 6 miles. Go west on Forest Road 214 for approximately 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 213, drive a short distance and turn at Point Campground entrance.

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