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Byington is the primary boat launch on the South Fork Snake River near Ririe, featuring a two-lane concrete ramp situated in a slow eddy that makes launching and takeout straightforward for various watercraft. The BLM site includes separate raft launch/takeout facilities, long docks, and amenities including maintained bathrooms. The main ramp is located past the first parking area, with raft facilities further upstream near the host site. This is a popular access point for both power boaters and paddlers due to its easy launching conditions.
The South Fork Snake River at this location is a major waterway with an average flow of nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second and velocities around 11 feet per second. The river has a moderate gradient of approximately 15.8 feet per mile in this region. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water and potential rapids—you'll recognize the launch area by a large rapid adjacent to an irrigation diversion channel just upstream. Kelly Island Campground is available nearby for overnight trips, and the area offers access to scenic recreation including Cress Creek Nature Trail and Ririe Reservoir.