Boat Ramps NearbyMcKim Boat Access
McKim Boat Access is a public boat ramp in Challis, ID. Closest alternative: Kilpatrick Boat Ramp in Salmon (2.4 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Challis, ID |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Tips for McKim Boat Access
- At McKim Boat Access, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at McKim Boat Access, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Take the boat out at McKim Boat Access with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat and trailer before you leave McKim Boat Access, so invasive mussels and plants don't travel to the next lake.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistReviews
Launched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
About McKim Boat Access
How do I get to McKim Boat Access?
McKim Boat Access is in Challis, Idaho. We only have the map location of McKim Boat Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Is McKim Boat Access free?
No fee information yet for McKim Boat Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Can paddlers use McKim Boat Access?
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at McKim Boat Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Watts Bridge Boat Ramp in Challis, about 13 miles away.
What other boat launches are near McKim Boat Access?
Kilpatrick Boat Ramp in Salmon (2.4 miles), Colston Creek Boat Access in Challis (3.1 miles) and Cronk's Canyon Boat Access in Challis (4.7 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Kilpatrick Boat Ramp Salmon, 2.4 mi
- Colston Creek Boat Access Challis, 3.1 mi
- Cronk's Canyon Boat Access Challis, 4.7 mi
- Deer Gulch Challis, 7 mi