Banks River Access, a public boat ramp, is located in Idaho City. From Boise it's roughly 33 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Deer Creek Boat Launch in Idaho City is 3.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Idaho City, ID |
| Water | Banks River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: 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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Banks River Access is in Idaho City, Idaho. We only have the map location of Banks River Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Banks River Access is on Banks River.
No fee information yet for Banks River Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Paddlers can usually use Banks River Access. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp in Hidden Spring, about 11 miles away.
Deer Creek Boat Launch in Idaho City (3.7 miles), Beehive Bend River Access in Emmett (6.2 miles) and Horseshoe Dam Boat Ramp in Hidden Spring (11 miles).
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