South Butte Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Salmon River, is located in Challis. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. From Boise it's roughly 97 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Torrey's Hole Boat Ramp in Challis, about 6.9 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Challis, ID |
| Water | Salmon River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
Salmon River has 4 more public launches besides South Butte Boat Ramp. Boat ramps on Salmon River
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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South Butte Boat Ramp is in Challis, Idaho. There is no street address for South Butte Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Salmon River.
No fee information yet for South Butte Boat Ramp, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes. Paddlers use South Butte Boat Ramp as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Torrey's Hole Boat Ramp in Challis (6.9 miles), Deadman Hole Boat Ramp in Challis (12 miles) and Elk Creek Boat Launch in Challis (13 miles).
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