mid-snake river access

The public’s cooperation in following mandatory decontamination is crucial to the success of our efforts. The mandatory decontamination zone is critical to minimizing any potential movement of quagga mussels.

mandatory decontamination

Inspection and decontamination for watercraft entering and exiting the river between Broken Bridge (Yingst Grade) and Hansen Bridge is mandatory. Any watercraft or conveyance is required to be inspected prior to launch and decontaminated upon exit of the river. The inspection and decontamination station is operating at Centennial Waterfront Park or Twin Falls Reservoir.

Call 1-877-336-8676 for more 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 Hansen Bridge (i.e. Auger Falls Park, Yingst Grade shoreline access, etc.) must be inspected at Centennial Waterfront Park or Twin Falls Reservoir prior to launch and decontaminated upon exit of the river. Access to the river between Broken Bridge (Yingst Grade) and Pillar Falls is prohibited outside of Centennial Waterfront Park and Twin Falls Reservoir operating hours. 

Centennial Waterfront Park is open from 7a.m. to 10p.m..

*It is strongly encouraged to be off the water at least 30 minutes before park closure time to allow for all watercraft to be decontaminated.