Menan Butte boat launch
Menan Butte
The Menan Butte boat ramp is a concrete ramp that provides easy access to the Snake River. It is a single-lane ramp that is approximately 12 feet wide, making it ideal for small to medium-sized boats. The ramp is also equipped with a dock where boats can be moored as passengers board or disembark.
Various kinds of watercraft can be launched from the Menan Butte boat ramp, including kayaks, canoes, jet skis, and small boats. However, larger boats may find it difficult to maneuver in the narrow ramp.
In conclusion, the Menan Butte boat ramp in Idaho is a concrete ramp that provides easy access to the Snake River. It is approximately 12 feet wide and can accommodate small to medium-sized boats. The ramp is equipped with a dock, and various kinds of watercraft are permitted on the water, including kayaks, canoes, jet skis, and small boats.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Menan Butte -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Nr Menan Id | 7,660 cfs | → |
| Snake River At Lorenzo Id | 6,900 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Nr Rexburg Id | 608 cfs | → |
| Snake River Ab Eagle Rock Nr Idaho Falls Id | 6,260 cfs | → |
| Great Western Spillback Nr Idaho Falls Id | 74 cfs | → |
| South Fork Teton River Nr Rexburg Id | 97 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Menan Butte as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Menan Butte
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Menan Butte.