South Fork Snake River
Learn About Projects Funded by South Fork Parking Pass Fees
New BLM Regulations on the Snake River including Firepans and Portable Toilets
Download Overnight Camping Permit Please print two copies...keep one with you during your trip and insert the second copy into the permit box at your launch site.
MAP | Designated Campsites below Lufkin Bottom
Upper Snake Field Office Recreation | BLM Idaho Rivers information | Snake River Land Conservation Partnership (Federal and State agencies, conservation groups and willing landowners conserve 20,000 acres)
BOATERS - The Idaho Invasive Species Law and Boater Registration
Any boat that is registered in Idaho or another State, and any non-motorized vessel (canoe, kayak, raft, drift boat, etc.) is required to purchase and display IISF stickers in order to legally launch and operate in Idaho. Inflatable, non-motorized vessels less than 10 feet in length are exempt from this requirement.
The majestic South Fork of the Snake River flows 66 miles across southeastern Idaho, through high mountain valleys, rugged canyons, and broad flood plains to its confluence with the Henry's Fork near Menan Buttes. Since 1985, the river has been eligible for inclusion in the nation's Wild and Scenic River System.
The South Fork supports the largest riparian cottonwood gallery forest in the West and is among the most unique and diverse ecosystems in Idaho. It is also home to 126 bird species, including 21 raptors, meriting a "National Important Bird Area" designation. The river also supports the largest native cutthroat fishery outside of Yellowstone National Park. The corridor is also home for an impressive array of other wildlife including moose, deer, elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, black bears, bobcats, coyotes, river otter, beaver, fox, and mink.
Among recreationists throughout the country, the South Fork is known as a premier blue ribbon trout fishery, and was selected as the host site for the 1997 World Fly-Fishing Championship. More than 300,000 visitors each year enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, and boating.
There are 10 developed boat access sites, three developed campgrounds, numerous dispersed sites, and a number of private facilities along this stretch of river. Nearby BLM boat launch sites include Conant, Byington and Lorenzo. Click the Access link for a list of all the boat access sites on the South Fork.
South Fork of Snake River Boat Launch Sites| Boat Launch | Location | Facililities |
| Conant | Swan Valley. ID; about 40 minutes east of Idaho Falls | Flush and vault toilets, running water, parking areas, trash collection, raft launch, accessible boat launch, observation point, picnic tables, visitor center |
| Byington | 25 miles east of Idaho Falls | Vault toilets, raft launch, accessible boat launch, parking areas, accessible fishing pier, floating docks, picnic tables, trash collection, running water, dump station for river boaters' portable toilets |
| Lorenzo | Lorenzo, ID; about 20 minutes north of Idaho Falls | Vault toilets, parking area, non-motorized access points to BLM lands, accessible boat launch area, trash collection |
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