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Tailwater Boat Ramp

Tailwater Boat Ramp provides the first river access point below Anderson Ranch Dam on the South Fork Boise River, offering a launch for rafts and non-motorized boats.

Located within Tailwaters Campground (3 sites, vault toilet, picnic tables, no potable water), the ramp is accessed via FS 134 and FS 121 roads, approximately 27 miles northeast of Mountain Home.

Note: An Elmore County ordinance prohibits motorized equipment on the Lower South Fork Boise River.


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