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Access Site ID

Copeland

Kootenai River • Cedar Creek

Source: idaho_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Bonners Ferry, ID
County: Boundary County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.90518083, -116.40198825
46 Furrow Rd, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Kootenai River at Porthill ID Same River 7.9 mi away
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Kootenai River at Porthill ID Total Flow Same River 8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Kootenai River
2 runs (1 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 Upstream from here (15.7 mi from take-out) Leonia (at MT border) to pipeline near Bonners Ferry
18.6 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-IV 53 mi away Falls & Gorge
1.8 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Copeland boat ramp provides public access to the Kootenai River near Bonners Ferry in northern Idaho. Located at the edge of this substantial waterway (480+ miles in length through the region), the ramp accommodates both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. This is a straightforward access point managed by Kootenai County for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters exploring the river corridor.

**Before launching**, Idaho boaters must display a current Idaho Invasive Species Fund (IISF) sticker included with state boat registration. Non-resident paddlers can purchase a non-motorized boat sticker for $7 annually. Contact the North Kootenai Water District at 208-687-6593 for current launch fees, conditions, and facility details.

The ramp's location near Bonners Ferry offers proximity to notable outdoor destinations, including the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (2,774 acres with diverse wildlife viewing) and the Selkirk Crest Wilderness Study Area. The Kootenai River has no motor restrictions in this area, so expect mixed traffic. Plan your trip accordingly and check current river conditions before launching.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Selkirk Crest Wilderness Study Area Located within
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Located within