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American Falls Reservoir Photo

American Falls Reservoir

USBR - American Falls Reservoir

Mailing Address
230 Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
  • Phone: (208) 383-2211
  • Fax: (208) 678-4321
www.usbr.gov/pn
Nearest City: American Falls
Location: Southeastern Idaho, E. of Pocatello
Directions: I-86, N. on Hwy. 39

Information

American Falls Reservoir, at 56,000 acres, is the largest reservoir on the Snake River. Highway 39 rides the top of the reservoir's 9-story-high dam for over half a mile and the lake can be seen stretching northeast as far as the horizon. There are three boat ramps at the southwest end of the reservoir, one north of the dam. Parking, docks and fuel are available at the Seagull Bay Boat Club (226-2086), which is a fee ramp. Parking, docks and camping are available at Willow Bay (226-2569) and at the West Side. Sportsman's Park (397-3000) in Aberdeen has fee camping, picnicking, boat ramp day use & walking path.

Season: All Year
Hours: Daylight/overnight

Fees: Free and Fee Sites

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American Falls Reservoir
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