Mormon Bend Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Challis. The drive from Boise covers roughly 81 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Salmon River Bridge Access in Sun Valley (4.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Challis, ID |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: 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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Mormon Bend Boat Ramp is in Challis, Idaho. We have no street address for Mormon Bend Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Fees for Mormon Bend Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Mormon Bend Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is South Butte Boat Ramp in Challis, about 19 miles away.
Salmon River Bridge Access in Sun Valley (4.9 miles), Elk Creek Boat Launch in Challis (6 miles) and Torrey's Hole Boat Ramp in Challis (12 miles).
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