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Barber Park Hours

Gates: 8 a.m. - Sunset

Floating the Boise River from Barber Park

Epley's is contracted by Ada County Recreation & Event Services to manage raft rentals on the Boise River. Floaters put in at Barber Park and take out at Ann Morrison Park with return-trip transportation services available. Epley’s is a licensed and bonded outfitter through the State of Idaho, AAA approved.

Raft and Tube Rental Information, please click here or call 208-577-4588

Enjoying a lazy afternoon. Rafters getting ready for launch

Current Water Flows, please click here.

Parking

When you arrive for parking

Parking Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

NOTE: NO PARKING FEES AUGUST 30- SEPT 3 AND DURING THE OFF SEASON LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

$5.00 Monday-Thursday per vehicle and no re-admittance

$6.00 Friday-Sunday & Holidays per vehicle and no re-admittance

When returning to the park after your float please use the drop off area as you will not be allowed to re-enter the parking area without paying the fee again.
Gate into fee parking area locked at 7:30 p.m.
Exit gate out of fee parking area available until sunset.
Main Entrance Gate into Barber Park is locked at sunset. Main exit gate available until sunset.
Remember to be kind to the neighbors and park in designated areas.
Parking illegally could result in your car being towed or ticketed.

Air Stations

Air Stations: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (available during the float season only)

There is no charge for air.

Snack Shack, please click here.

Floating Safety

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 service. The float takes approximately 1 1/2 hours (about 6 miles).

Stay Safe on the River!

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.
State Code 67-7003

"Vessel" means every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of

transportation on water. "Vessel" does not mean nonmotorized devices not designed or modified to

be used as a means of transportation on the water, such as inflatable air mattresses, single inner

tubes, and beach and water toys.

26.01.30.150 (IDAPA RULE under 67-7015)

No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters of this state without carrying on board sound producing devices as follows:

01. Vessels Thirty-Nine and Four-Tenths Feet and Over. A vessel of thirty-nine and four-tenths (39.4) feet or more in length shall be provided with a whistle or horn capable of making the prescribed signals provided for by 33 U.S.C. Section 2001 et seq., and a bell. The whistle or horn shall be audible for at least one-half (1/2) nautical mile, and the bell, when struck, shall produce a clear bell-like tone of full sound characteristic.

02. Vessels Under Thirty-Nine and Four-Tenths Feet. A vessel of less than thirty-nine and four-tenths (39.4) feet in length shall be provided with a whistle or horn capable of making the prescribed signals provided for by 33 U.S.C. Section 2001 et seq. The whistle or horn shall be audible for at least one-half (1/2) nautical mile.
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.

Summer Employment at Barber Park

Ada County Recreation and Event Services

(Employed by A.E.S. Inc. An Employment Source)

Application (Word Doc) Application (PDF)

Seasonal Ground Worker - positions available, April through September.

Idaho driver’s license required
Maintain Parks grounds, bike path and trails
Operate small powered equipment (trimmer, mower, blower, etc.)
Clean restrooms and empty garbage

Parking Booth Cashier - positions available for up to 12 weeks.

Operate cash registers
Handle cash and credit card transactions
Provide friendly customer service

NOTE: You will be required to work weekends and holidays. Floating season runs mid June through Labor Day, seven days a week. Weather and/or water conditions could affect opening and closing dates.

For Raft & Tube and Shuttle Service Employment, please click here.

Applications for Raft and Tube Rental and Shuttle Service must be submitted to Epley’s Boise River Rentals. Barber Park will not accept these applications.