Oneida Narrows Reserve

Oneida Narrows Reserve

Mink Creek, Idaho 83263

About this Location

This beautiful, slender reservoir is surrounded by conifers, a congenial change to the predominantly sage covered hills. Trumpeter Swan in winter. Look for Wild Turkey, Bald Eagle, and Osprey.

DIRECTIONS: I-15 Exit #36; travel SE on US 91 to Preston; in Preston, at intersection of US 91/ID 34 zero odometer; ID 34 N for 5.5 mi; R (NE) on ID 36; mi 8.6 L on Oneida Narrows Bear River Rd (this rd is gravel/dirt and portions can be difficult when very wet, especially in spring); mi 12 cross Bear River; mi 14.9 is river access area; R at fork; mi 15.1 pass power plant; mi 15.7 S end of reservoir; mi 16.0 gravel lot; mi 16.8 recreation area; mi 19.4 stay L on Maple Grove Rd; mi 22.4 L (W) on 13800 N; to intersection with ID 34.

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Last updated December 5, 2023