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Access Site ID

Sevenmile Slough

Payette River • Maxfield Ditch • Sevenmile Slough

Source: idaho_department_of_fish_and_game Updated 1 year ago

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City: Emmett, ID
County: Gem County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.86969496, -116.56852824
VC9J+VH Emmett, ID, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Payette River near Letha ID Same River 3.5 mi away
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Payette River near Emmett ID Same River 7.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Payette River
4 runs
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) Upstream from here (26.3 mi from take-out) 2. Beehive Bend to Jet Boat Ramp
5.5 mi 5 ft/mi
II+ Upstream from here (26.2 mi from take-out) 3. Main Payette - Gutter and Bladder Wave
0.1 mi
III+ Upstream from here (28.4 mi from take-out) 1. Banks to Beehive Bend
7.2 mi 17 ft/mi
IV Upstream from here (34.6 mi from take-out) 4 - Deer Creek Ramp to Banks
4.8 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Emmett along the Payette River, Sevenmile Slough offers a well-maintained public access point as part of the Payette River Wildlife Management Area. The site features a concrete boat ramp, gravel parking area, and restroom facilities—making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. This improved access site is ideal for those looking to put in on the Payette River in the Gem County area.

The Payette River in this section offers opportunities for both casual paddling and fishing. Nearby recreation areas include the Montour Wildlife/Recreation Management Area with its complex of wetlands and ponds, and Black Canyon Reservoir, a 1,100-acre reservoir managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. This location works well as a launch point for exploring the river corridor and accessing public islands within the Payette River system. Check current river conditions and flows before heading out, as the Payette can vary seasonally.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Montour Wildlife/Recreation Management Area Located within
Black Canyon Reservoir Located within