Float the Boise River

Join Idaho Rivers United and 94.9 The River for an end of float season Boise River clean-up event this Saturday, September 7. Click here to learn more and sign-up to participate: https://secure.everyaction.com/Ks9sjSK0D0GCii4Tb2Fpng2

Thank you for supporting the health and safety of the Boise River!

Thanks for a great 2024 summer season on the Boise River. Please bookmark the official Float the Boise website for information in the off season: floattheboise.org

See you in 2025!

Float the Boise services are closed for the 2024 season. However, the Boise River never technically "closes" - it is always a float at your own risk activity. Please be aware if you are planning to float from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park today there are trees down along the Boise River following last night's scattered thunderstorms. These photos show the in-river hazard adjacent to Albertsons Stadium on the Boise State University campus. There are a total of four trees in the water blocking the channel at this location and the Boise Fire Department is working to mitigate them today (Tuesday, September 3). Please be alert and aware any time you float the Boise River as it is a wild, scenic river with natural hazards.

Happy Labor Day, Boise! It's the last day to take advantage of Float the Boise services including shuttle busses between Ann Morrison Park and Barber Park, plus raft and tube rentals next to the launch site. With the potential for thunderstorms in the forecast later today, please be sure to plan ahead if you're going to float. Visit our website for today's schedule for the last day of the official float season: https://www.floattheboise.org/pages/parking-rental

You've got one more weekend to take advantage of shuttle bus service and raft and tube rentals in Barber Park! The last day of the official Float the Boise season is Labor Day. So far this season, our data shows:

• Over than 150,000 people have floated the river
• Nearly 45,000 people have ridden the shuttles
• More than 10,500 rafts, 1,000 kayaks and 11,500 tubes have been rented

Visit floattheboise.org to plan a safe, fun float before summer is over.

Due to the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic and Nite Glow event happening in Ann Morrison Park, there will be no parking all day on Friday, August 30. Shuttles will be running for floaters until 7:30 p.m. that evening, but there will be no drop-off or pick-up available for private vehicles so please plan ahead! Visit floattheboise.org for additional information to plan a succesful float trip.

Sharing a quick reminder that shuttles and rental services in Barber Park are closed today (Monday, August 26) through Thursday. Parking is available at Barber Park for free during that time period. For more information about Labor Day weekend hours, fee parking times and more, visit the official Float the Boise website: https://www.floattheboise.org/pages/parking-rental

The last day shuttle services and rentals in Barber Park will be offered to float the Boise River this season is Monday, September 2!

Float the Boise services are open Friday through Sunday, August 23-25! ☀️ Please pay attention to the weather report as there is a potential for wet weather throughout the weekend. Check floattheboise.org for any schedule changes due to weather.

Friday Schedule

Fee parking at Barber Park ($7): 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Raft & Tube rentals available: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Shuttle service from Ann Morrison Park ($4): Noon - 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Schedule

Fee parking at Barber Park ($7): 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Raft & Tube rentals available: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Shuttle service from Ann Morrison Park ($4): Noon - 9 p.m.

The shuttle departs Ann Morrison Park approximately every 15 minutes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Parking in Ann Morrison Park is free.

Sharing a quick reminder that shuttles and rental services in Barber Park are closed today (Monday, August 19) through Thursday. Parking is available at Barber Park for free during that time period. For more information about weekend hours, fee parking times and more, visit the official Float the Boise website: https://www.floattheboise.org/pages/parking-rental

As the summer season winds down, the Float the Boise services schedule is changing. Please keep these important dates in mind if you're planning a float in the coming weeks:

• Equipment rentals in Barber Park and shuttle bus services are closed Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22
• All floater services open and Barber Park parking fees ($7) in effect Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25
• Services closed Monday, August 26 through Thursday, August 29
• All floater services open and Barber Park parking fees ($7) in effect Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2
• All floater services closed for the season starting Tuesday, September 3

Reminder: The last day of the official 2024 Float the Boise season with services offered is Labor Day (Monday, September 2).

Always make a parking plan before you float the Boise River 🚗 Parking spots fill quickly at the launch point in Barber Park ($7 per vehicle) and you may have to be patient if floating during the heat of the day. Parking is free at the take out location in Ann Morrison Park and you can utilize shuttles ($4 per person) to ride up to Barber Park to start your float.

Visit othe official Float the Boise website for more parking and rental information: https://www.floattheboise.org/pages/parking-rental

Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep the Boise River and bank areas clean during and after your float. Please always pack out what you pack in and place trash or popped rafts and tubes in the proper receptacles in Ann Morrison Park when you exit the water. We appreciate it as the summer float season winds down!

The weekend is here! If you are planning to float the Boise River, here is a reminder of the schedule for services on Saturday and Sunday:

• Fee parking at Barber Park ($7): 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Raft & Tube rentals: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Shuttle service from Ann Morrison Park ($4): Noon - 9 p.m.

The shuttle departs Ann Morrison Park approximately every 15 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays.

We are about two-thirds of the way through official float season on the Boise River. It’s been a busy, hot summer, and the numbers show it! Here’s a look at the stats at the 40-day mark into our 60-day season:

• An average high temperature of 96.3 degrees
• About 9,000 rafts and 9,000 tubes rented in Barber Park
• Around 35,000 shuttle riders, a 5.6% increase over the same time period in 2023
• A weekend daily vehicle average of 902 cars at the Barber Park launch site
• More than 21,500 cars entered Barber Park during kiosk hours, with an average of 539 vehicles per day — that’s a 2.5% increase from the same time period in 2023

These numbers are important because they show us what resources floaters are using and how they’re using them, which helps tell us how we can continue to support a safe and fun float experience.

For additional information on floating the Boise River, check out floattheboise.org and we hope to see you out on the river in the coming weeks. The last day for float services (rentals, shuttles etc.) is Labor Day!

The Air Quality Index for Ada County is expected to be in the unhealthy/unhealthy for sensitive groups categories throughout the day today, August 8. Please continue to use caution and take care of yourself if you plan to recreate outside, including floating the Boise River. Additional information: https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/air/AQIPublic/Forecast?siteId=14

A heads up regarding the potential for storms later today. Please be safe and plan ahead if you are planning to float the Boise River.

We have an increased risk of strong to severe thunderstorms across much of the area today. Here's the latest Day 1 Outlook from SPC. Storms today into this evening may produce strong wind gusts and hail.

Lose something during your Boise River float? Your best bet is to contact groups like River Robin Hood to see if it can be located. The Boise Fire Department Dive Team routinely sweeps the river for hazards and debris, but is not responsible for finding items lost in the river during your float.

If you lost something at Barber Park or on the shuttle, please contact Ada County Parks & Waterways at (208) 577-4588. If you lost something at the take-out in Ann Morrison Park, please contact Boise Parks and Recreation at (208) 608-7600 ext. 1.

Looking to take advantage of clearer skies and lower temps for a mid-week float? Here’s the schedule for services:

🚙 Barber Park fee parking ($7 per vehicle) is available from 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
💧Raft & Tube rentals offered in Barber Park from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
🚌 Shuttle bus service ($4 per rider) runs in Ann Morrison Park from noon - 9 p.m.

The shuttle departs Ann Morrison Park approximately every 20 minutes from Monday to Thursday. Have a safe float!

Air quality in Boise remains in the "unhealthy" category. Please use caution and know your limits when recreating outside in smoky conditions. You can check air quality readings from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality online here: https://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/home/map

Meanwhile, the Sunday schedule for shuttle and rental services is available on Float the Boise's website: https://www.floattheboise.org/pages/parking-rental

Be safe. Have fun. Float the Boise.

Important Parking Reminders 🚗 Parking is offered at Barber Park ($7 per vehicle) and Ann Morrison Park (free) on a first-come, first-served basis. Barber Park, where the launch site is located, is expected to fill up at various times of the day, especially on the weekend. Plan to get there early, or park in Ann Morrison Park and take the shuttle to the start of your float. If Barber Park and/or Ann Morrison Park parking is full, please be courteous to neighbors and surrounding areas. Pay attention to parking signs and do not park in 30-minute zones or no parking areas in nearby neighborhoods. Use ride-share services or carpool and always park in designated areas.

Parking and Rental Information Plan ahead! Parking is available at Ann Morrison Park and Barber Park. Shuttle services and equipment rentals are offered through Ada County Parks & Waterways.

Temperatures have cooled a bit, but we still expect a busy summer weekend on the Boise River. Here's a reminder for services offered Saturday and Sunday:

Fee parking at Barber Park ($7): 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Raft & Tube rentals in Barber Park: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Shuttle service from Ann Morrison Park ($4): Noon - 9 p.m.

The shuttle departs Ann Morrison Park approximately every 15 minutes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Be safe. Have Fun. Float the Boise.

Idaho is too great to litter 🗑️ Please pack out what you pack in when floating the Boise River. This includes keeping parking lots and other impacted areas clean. These photos show some of the litter neighbors in Harris Ranch have been left to pick up after busy float weekends. It's up to all of us to take care of these spaces and help preserve the positive experience thousands of people enjoy each summer. We appreciate your help and cooperation!

Please note — This field is not overflow parking to float the Boise River. Only park in designated areas or you could be ticketed or towed.

The Boise River is a wild and scenic river and wildlife encounters are common. This week, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) has received reports of a young bull moose that has made its way into Southeast Boise near the intersection of S. Millbrook Way and E. Warm Springs Ave. near Barber Park. While a moose in town does not inherently pose a safety risk, area residents and river recreators should take precautions to avoid an unwelcome encounter. If you happen to see the moose, please give it a wide berth. Sightings can be reported to IDFG as staff members are monitoring the situation.

Photo Courtesy: Idaho Fish and Game

We will continue to provide updates on Float the Boise services, but be prepared for strong to severe thunderstorm possibility this afternoon. Forecasters are urging people to limit outdoor activities if you don't need to be outside.

⚠️STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS expected this afternoon and evening across Eastern Oregon and Southwest Idaho, with damaging wind gusts of 50-70mph possible. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Please take care of yourself if you are planning to recreate on the Boise River this week. In addition to monitoring the forecast for thunderstorms later today, air quality in the Treasure Valley is expected to be in the "unhealthy" category due to wildfire smoke. In these conditions it’s recommended people avoid exercise or strenuous activities outside, especially older folks, children, and those with respiratory problems. Before you float, we recommend checking air quality forecasts from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality online: https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/air/AQIPublic/Forecast?siteId=14

Weekends are the busiest days on the Boise River. Help us keep the environment clean by always packing out what you bring with you, including damaged rafts or tubes. There is a trailer at the take out in Ann Morrison Park where you can deposit them. The Boise River is a wild, scenic river with natural hazards. It's important to have a sturdy raft or tube to prevent snags on low hanging branches. Review our safety checklist here: https://www.floattheboise.org/pages/safety-checklist

Parking at both Barber Park and Ann Morrison Park is expected to be very busy this weekend, and could fill at various times as people float the Boise River. Please pay attention to park signage and do not park in no parking areas, including along S. Eckert Road outside Barber Park, or you could be ticketed or towed. Visit the Float the Boise website for additional parking information: https://www.floattheboise.org/pages/parking-rental

Thank you for your patience! Be safe. Have fun. Float the Boise.

Planning to beat the heat on the Boise River this weekend? Here's the schedule for Barber Park and shuttle bus services:

Fee parking at Barber Park ($7): 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Raft & Tube rentals: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Shuttle service ($4): Noon - 9 p.m.

The shuttle departs Ann Morrison Park approximately every 15 minutes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

A heads up from the Boise Fire Department!