You'll find Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp on Payette River in Hidden Spring. It's a public boat ramp. Paddlers use it as well. From Boise it's roughly 22 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Beehive Bend River Access in Emmett, about 4.8 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Hidden Spring, ID |
| Water | Payette River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp is in Hidden Spring, Idaho. Open the map link to see where Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp is on Payette River.
Our data does not say whether Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp.
Beehive Bend River Access in Emmett (4.8 miles), Church Creek Bridge River Access in Emmett (7.1 miles) and Banks River Access in Idaho City (11 miles).
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