About this site

The put-in for the Murtaugh reach of the Snake River. This reach offers class V whitewater opportunities when flows are sufficient.

BLM · Bureau of Land Management

Murtaugh Boating Access

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Maybe — confirm before you go.

This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Where it is
42.4993, -114.1519
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Murtaugh Boating Access — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?

Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Murtaugh Boating Access. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include South 1870 East. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Bureau of Land Management

Milner Historic Recreation Area

Likely

Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.

BoatingHistoric & Cultural SiteCamping
ID · Standard amenity (day-use) fee
Minidoka National Historic Site NPS Photo National Park Service

Minidoka National Historic Site

Confirmed

Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger Program
ID · No fee
Sawtooth National Forest Acroterion / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Forest Service

Sawtooth National Forest

Check

This Forest Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Auto TouringBikingBoating
ID · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Lower Salmon Falls Creek Wilderness Study Area

Check

This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

CampingFishingHiking
ID · Fee unknown