You'll find Smiths Ferry Access on North Fork Payette River in Cascade. It's a public boat ramp. From Boise it's roughly 48 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Deer Creek Boat Launch in Idaho City is 15 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Cascade, ID |
| Water | North Fork Payette River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Smiths Ferry Access is in Cascade, Idaho. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Smiths Ferry Access itself.
It gives you access to North Fork Payette River.
No fee information yet for Smiths Ferry Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Smiths Ferry Access.
Deer Creek Boat Launch in Idaho City (15 miles) and Banks River Access in Idaho City (15 miles).
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