Black Canyon Reservoir is an approximately 1,100-acre Bureau of Reclamation reservoir northeast of Emmett, with about 12 miles of shoreline.
Plan your visit
State Highway 52, Emmett, Idaho 83617
- Admission
- Fees depend on the access area; Black Canyon Park lists $8 gate entry. Camping and group reservations may cost extra
- Hours
- Individual parks set their own hours and seasons; select an access point before traveling
- Parking
- Use designated parking at the specific park or boat launch you plan to visit
- Restrooms
- Available at developed recreation areas; confirm the facilities at your chosen access point
- Access
- Recreation.gov identifies accessible fishing facilities; this does not establish accessibility of every shoreline or park
- Setting
- Outdoor · All Ages · Year-Round
- Food available
- On-site food service is not confirmed; plan meals separately
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🚤 Boat ramps and boating
- 🎣 Fishing access
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🧺 Picnic tables
- 🏕️ Camping areas
💡 Good to Know
- Access areas lie along Highway 52 between Emmett and Horseshoe Bend. The reservoir map pin is not a specific park entrance.
- Camping is available only at designated areas, not throughout the shoreline or every day-use park.
- Check water levels and the rules for your chosen boat launch, fishing spot or picnic area.
Official information: Official listing · Reclamation park guide
Listing review date: 2026-10-15