Places To Go Boating Around The Magic Valley
You may not realize how many places there are to actually put a boat in the water around the Magic Valley. You don't have to travel too far to find a place to boat with the family. We have a list of some of the best places to go boating.
- 1
Carey Lake
About a mile east of Carey is Carey Lake. There is a boat ramp but no docks.
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Dog Creek Reservoir
North West of Gooding there is pretty much everything you need here. Boat ramps, docks, restrooms and camping. Plus ADA fishing access.
- 3
King Hill
Put the boat in about 5 miles north of Glenns Ferry off I-84. There is a boat ramp but no dock.
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Lava Point
18 miles north of Shoshone at Magic Reservoir you can enjoy a day on the boat. It is a beautiful place with a dock and boat ramp.
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Little Camas Reservoir
25 miles north of Mountain Home off US 20 you can put the boat in with a boat ramp but there is no docks to go fishing or swimming.
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Moonstone
West of Timmerman Junction at Magic Reservoir just another fun place to be able to put the boat in.
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Mormon Reservoir
4 miles south of Fairfield off US 20 this is another great place to camp, fish, boat and hang out with the family. There are restrooms available as well.
- 8
Bell Rapids
Right off the Snake River 4 miles south of Hagerman. I have never heard of this place but definitely want to check it out
- 9
Billingsley Creek (North and South)
Both of these are located near Hagerman and both have access to boat ramps.
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Cedar Draw
Located 10 miles north of Buhl on US 30, this is another boat ramp to get directly on to the Snake River
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Gifford Springs
Actually this is located 20 miles west of American Falls on Lake Channel Road. Seems like it could be another hidden treasure.
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Murtaugh Lake
2 miles south of Murtaugh on US 30 this place is always a lot of fun. Larger than you would probably think as well.
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Lake Walcott
At the Minidoka Dam in Rupert Lake Walcott is a fun place to go boating and camping. It is easy access to all things outdoors.