About this place
Oxbow and Brownlee Reservoirs run along the Snake River. People boat, fish and camp on both.
Oxbow is 13 miles long, and you reach it from Cambridge.
Brownlee is 57 miles long. You can come at it from Cambridge in the north or from Weiser in the south.
There are not many ways in around here.
The facts
- Cost
- Camping fee not confirmed
- Type
- Specific campsite
- Managed by
- Bureau of Land Management
Getting there
For the southern end of Brownlee Reservoir, follow Olds Ferry Road west out of Weiser. The road runs beside the Snake River to the upper end of the reservoir.
For the northern end of Brownlee, and for Oxbow Reservoir, start at Cambridge. Follow State Highway 71 northwest for about 25 miles, until you reach the Snake River.
Coordinates 44.799038, -116.933112
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What is near here
Nothing nationally famous is close. These are the landmarks nearby.
- Sheep Rock Directions
- Aneroid Mountain Directions
Every distance on this page is the driving distance. A short distance can still take a long time. The road may be closed for the season, covered in snow, or washed out. Many of these roads are dirt. Plan your route before you leave home. Out here there is often no phone signal to look it up on the way.
Nearest town and supplies
- Halfway, OR Directions
- Weiser, ID Directions
Weiser is big enough that you’d normally expect fuel and somewhere to buy food. Nobody from here has been to check, so don’t count on it if you’re running low.
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Where this information comes from
The description on this page is ours. The facts in it, and the fee and facility details below it, come from the Bureau of Land Management’s own records, read in August 2026.