Black Canyon Reservoir

Black Canyon Reservoir is formed by Black Canyon Diversion Dam, a part of the Boise Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 1,100-acre reservoir offers 12 miles of shoreline.

Type

Lake

Town

Montour · 3.3 mi from the town center

Run by

Bureau of Reclamation

Location

43.93222, -116.43761 · Open map

Source

Recreation Information Database · checked October 2, 2026

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• Black Canyon Reservoir
• Park
• Hot spring
• Historic site
• Museum
• Trail

Other parks, trails and things to do within 15 miles, nearest first.

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• Roystone Hot Springshot spring · near Montour
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• Gem County Museummuseum · near Emmett
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• Montour Wildlife/Recreation Management Arearecreation area · near Montour
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