Anderson Ranch Reservoir is formed by Anderson Ranch Dam which is part of the Boise Project. Recreation on this 7.4 square mile (4,730-acre) reservoir is managed by the Boise National Forest, (Boise National Forest map). The reservoir is approximately 14 miles long, a mile wide, with depths to 315 feet, and 50 miles of shoreline. Hiking, boating, waterskiing, and fishing are the major recreation activities at Anderson Ranch Reservoir, located southeast of Boise.Camp Creek Trail is a moderately difficult 6 mile hiking/biking trail in the area. Elevation gain is 1,500 feet. Drive up Fall Creek Road about 3 miles then turn right on to FS Rd. 128 and go about a mile to reach the trailhead. Fish species are kokanee, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and bull trout. Season open year-round. Site offers: vault toilets, boat ramp and dock, Forest Service campgrounds at Deer Creek (30-units), Curlew Creek (25-units), and Fall Creek (20-units), and swimming. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Biking Boating Camping Fishing Groceries Hiking Hunting Picnic Recreational Vehicles Water Sports Directions: Directions: from Mountain Home, drive about 20 miles east on U.S. 20 to Anderson Ranch Dam Road. Additional access around the reservoir is from the Anderson Dam or Fall Creek on improved dirt roads. The shoreline is accessible to anglers along the northwest side from the dam to Fall Creek where streams enter the reservoir. Bank anglers also have good access at the upper end of the reservoir from Lime Creek to the Pine boat ramp. Fishing for kokanee is best in the summer months and fall throughout the reservoir. During cold winters, ice fishing can be good near the dam. Access to the rest of the reservoir is generally limited to snowmobiles at this time. Smallmouth bass can be found in rocky areas throughout the reservoir, with the best fishing in the area from the Narrows to the dam.