Before shuttle bus services and equipment rentals wrap up for the season, there’s still time to plan your float trip down the Boise River, from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park. Here are important dates and information to keep in mind through Monday, September 2. Labor Day marks the last day of the official Float the Boise season each year.
- Equipment rentals and shuttle bus services are CLOSED Monday through Thursday the last two weeks of float season; please plan ahead for the following dates:
- All floater services open and Barber Park parking fees ($7) in effect Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18
- Closed August 19 – 22
- All floater services open and Barber Park parking fees ($7) in effect Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
- Closed August 26 – 29
- All floater services open and Barber Park parking fees ($7) in effect Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2
- All floater services closed Tuesday, September 3 for the season
- Parking at Barber Park on the weekdays is free
- Visit floattheboise.org to view additional parking and rental information in preparation for your float trip
We estimate over 130,000 people have floated the Boise River from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park so far this summer. The use of shuttle buses that run between Ann Morrison Park and Barber Park has also been a popular option, with over 40,000 people choosing to ride the shuttles so far this summer.
Visitation at Barber Park and Ann Morrison Park is expected to be highest on the weekends when services are being offered, so please plan your river trip accordingly. Parking may fill at both parks during peak float times; please be courteous of all park staff, neighbors and surrounding areas. Pay attention to parking signs and do not park in drop-off areas, 30-minute zones or ‘no parking’ areas in nearby neighborhoods. Parking illegally in neighborhoods or in the parks can result in your car being ticketed or towed. Please do not block park traffic while unloading or trying to find a parking spot.
The Boise River is a wild, scenic place and floaters should always take safety seriously. The river is currently running around 750 cubic feet per second and visitors should anticipate their float taking up to three hours. Please remember that according to Idaho state law, children ages 14 and under are required to wear a life jacket on the water. Officials urge people to bring lots of water to stay hydrated in the heat, never tie tubes or rafts together, apply sunscreen often, and know how to swim before hitting the river. Always pack out what you pack in and help keep our waterways clean; do not overflow trash cans at the take-out in Ann Morrison Park. In addition, alcohol is not allowed on the Boise River. Review these and other safety tips on the Float the Boise: Safety Checklist.
Be Safe. Have Fun. Float the Boise.
