Horseshoe Bend Kayak Park & Fish Ladder

Horseshoe Bend Kayak Park & Fish Ladder is a roughly 100-yard whitewater recreation feature on the Payette River. Its short drops, holes, surfable waves, and powerful eddy lines are used for kayak and canoe training, whitewater practice, and river play.

Amenities & Features

• 🛶 Whitewater kayaking and canoeing
• 🌊 Short drops, holes, surfable waves, and eddy lines
• 🏄 River-play and paddling practice
• 🎓 Pre-season training area for experienced paddlers
• 🏞️ Payette River scenery and shoreline viewing

Good to Know

River flows can change the difficulty and character of the whitewater features. This is not a conventional playground or fishing site; it is best suited to experienced whitewater paddlers using appropriate safety equipment. Families who are not paddling should watch from a safe shoreline location.