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Access Site ID

Bell Rapids

Snake River

Source: idaho_department_of_fish_and_game Updated 1 year ago

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City: Hagerman, ID
County: Gooding County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.79295316, -114.93702271
Q3V7+55 Hagerman, ID, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
N Channel Snake River Upper Salmon Falls near Hagerman Same River 2.3 mi away
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Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls near Hagerman ID Same River 4.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Snake River
21 runs (4 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III Downstream from here (4.2 mi to put-in) G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir
7.1 mi 16 ft/mi
III-IV+ Upstream from here (3.8 mi from take-out) F) Crystal Springs to Upper Salmon Falls Res.
19.3 mi
III-IV+ Upstream from here (30.0 mi from take-out) Auger Falls Park
1.9 mi
III-IV(V) Upstream from here (42.7 mi from take-out) E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh)
13.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Bell Rapids provides access to the Snake River near Hagerman in Idaho's Columbia Plateau region. This boat ramp serves as a launching point for paddlers and motorboaters on a major river system—the Snake is a large, powerful waterway (Stream Order 9) with significant flow averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second. The river in this area maintains a moderate gradient of approximately 15.8 feet per mile, making it suitable for various water activities, though paddlers should be prepared for swift current conditions with average velocities around 10.8 feet/second.

The access site is well-positioned for exploring the scenic Snake River Canyon and the surrounding region's natural and historical attractions, including the nearby Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and the Oregon National Historic Trail. Designated camping areas are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at several locations between nearby boat ramps. As this is an Idaho Fish and Game access site, visitors should check current conditions, facility amenities, and any regulations before visiting. The Snake River's substantial size and flow require boaters and paddlers to have appropriate experience and equipment for larger river conditions.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Oregon National Historic Trail Located within
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Located within