mid-snake river access

The public’s cooperation in staying out of the impacted area is crucial to the success of our efforts. Temporarily closing waterbodies is critical to responding to the situation and to minimizing any potential movement of quagga mussels.

current closure

Water access from Pillar Falls to Twin Falls Dam remains closed (IDAPA 02.06.09.135). The public’s cooperation in staying out of the impacted area is crucial to the success of our efforts. Temporarily closing waterbodies is critical to responding to the situation and to minimizing any potential movement of quagga mussels.

opened area

Water access is open to the public between Broken Bridge (Yingst Grade) and Pillar Falls. Access between Broken Bridge (Yingst Grade) and Pillar Falls is accessible only during Centennial Park operating hours.

Current operating hours at Centennial Park are 6a.m. to 10p.m., weather dependent.

mandatory decontamination

Decontamination for watercraft entering and exiting the river between Broken Bridge (Yingst Grade) and Pillar Falls is mandatory. Any watercraft or conveyance is required to be decontaminated prior to launch and upon exit of the river. The decontamination station is operating at Centennial Park. Call 1-877-336-8676 for more decontamination information.

Watercraft includes but is not limited to boats, kayaks, paddleboards and other devices used in water. Conveyances including duck decoys, waders, fishing tackle, life jackets, and anything that has touched the water must also be decontaminated. ISDA watercraft inspections and decontaminations are free to the public.

Watercraft launched at any access points between Broken Bridge (Yingst Grade) and Pillar Falls (i.e. Auger Falls Park, Yingst Grade shoreline access, etc.) must be decontaminated at Centennial Park prior to launch and upon exit of the river. Access to the river between Broken Bridge (Yingst Grade) and Pillar Falls is prohibited outside of Centennial Park operating hours.