Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe know of one kayak launch in and around Mountain Home. These spots are made for paddle craft. You carry the kayak or canoe down to a low dock, a roller launch or a gentle bank, with no trailer lane to block. One more is within 50 miles.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesIn and around Mountain Home we know of Locust Park Boat Ramp.
Within 50 miles: Celebration Park Boat Ramp (Nampa, 41 miles).
Bring an approved life jacket for each person; that is required on federal waters and in Idaho.
More: How to launch a kayak or canoe. Search the map. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Mountain Home, ID.