I've Never Floated The Boise River - What Do I Do?
People rent equipment at Barber Park or bring it from home and air it up at Barber Park. The park has air stations, a raft and tube rental and a shuttle bus services. Ada County operates the Parking and air stations. Epley's operates the Raft and Tube Rental, and Shuttle service. Most people park and launch at Barber Park then float down to Ann Morrison Park.The float takes approximately 1 1/2 hours (about 6 miles). Floaters need to get out of the river at the footbridge in Ann Morrison Park (on the left river bank as you float downstream). On that bridge there are 2 white sign with red letters that states, " Attention Last Floater Take Out 150', and "Caution Dam Ahead". Get out of the river at that point. Click here for directions.
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Float the Boise River Safely!
Every year over 100,000 people enjoy a leisurely float down the Boise River. Please enjoy your day and keep the following guidelines in mind:
- Make sure everybody in your party can swim.
- Alcohol, drugs and the river don't mix.
- Wear a Personal Flotation Device as they are included in your raft rental and are available, upon request, when you rent a tube. State Law requires that all vessels, including rafts, kayaks and canoes be equipped with a personal flotation device for each person in the craft and children 14 years of age and younger, onboard vessels 19' or less, must wear an approved life jacket when the vessel is underway.
- Do not take infants or small children (under 50 lbs.) on the river.
- Use the "Buddy System".
- Make sure friends or family know when you're going on and getting off the river.
- Wear appropriate clothes and covered shoes to protect your feet.
- If you get cold, simply get off the water.
- Be aware of your surroundings and identify your location on the river by a landmark - allowing a Rescue unit to provide assistance faster.
- If you fall into the water, stay calm, keep your feet point down stream, use your arms to ferry you across the water away from hazards, use your feet to push you away from rocks and other obstacles, and let your personal flotation device work for you.
- Leave the river cleaner than you found it.
- Do not take glass containers on the river or in the parks.
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I've Never Floated The Boise River - What Do I Do?
People rent equipment at Barber Park or bring it from home and air it up at Barber Park. The park has air stations, a raft and tube rental and a shuttle bus services. Ada County operates the Parking and air stations. Epley's operates the Raft and Tube Rental, and Shuttle service. Most people park and launch at Barber Park then float down to Ann Morrison Park.The float takes approximately 1 1/2 hours (about 6 miles). Floaters need to get out of the river at the footbridge in Ann Morrison Park (on the left river bank as you float downstream). On that bridge there are 2 white sign with red letters that states, " Attention Last Floater Take Out 150', and "Caution Dam Ahead". Get out of the river at that point. Click here for directions.
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Float the Boise River Safely!
Every year over 100,000 people enjoy a leisurely float down the Boise River. Please enjoy your day and keep the following guidelines in mind:
- Make sure everybody in your party can swim.
- Alcohol, drugs and the river don't mix.
- Wear a Personal Flotation Device as they are included in your raft rental and are available, upon request, when you rent a tube. State Law requires that all vessels, including rafts, kayaks and canoes be equipped with a personal flotation device for each person in the craft and children 14 years of age and younger, onboard vessels 19' or less, must wear an approved life jacket when the vessel is underway.
- Do not take infants or small children (under 50 lbs.) on the river.
- Use the "Buddy System".
- Make sure friends or family know when you're going on and getting off the river.
- Wear appropriate clothes and covered shoes to protect your feet.
- If you get cold, simply get off the water.
- Be aware of your surroundings and identify your location on the river by a landmark - allowing a Rescue unit to provide assistance faster.
- If you fall into the water, stay calm, keep your feet point down stream, use your arms to ferry you across the water away from hazards, use your feet to push you away from rocks and other obstacles, and let your personal flotation device work for you.
- Leave the river cleaner than you found it.
- Do not take glass containers on the river or in the parks.
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