Ada County, ID Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Barber Park hours
- 7:30 a.m. to sunset
- Overnight camping/parking
- Prohibited
- Exception
- Board-permitted special events
- Fine
- $100 infraction
- Code section
- Ada County 2-3-3
Summary
Ada County parks are day-use only and close at sunset. Overnight camping and parking is prohibited on any Ada County owned or leased park property except when the board permits it for special group activities, festivals, or holiday events. Violation is an infraction with a $100 fine.
Park Hours: 7:30 a.m. – Sunset (gates closed)
Full Breakdown
Ada County Parks & Waterways operates its parks as day-use areas. Barber Park, the county's flagship park and Boise River float launch, posts hours of 7:30 a.m. to sunset with gates closed at sunset. Under the Ada County Code Parks and Waterways ordinance (Title 2), Section 2-3-3 (Parking, Driving and Camping Regulations) prohibits overnight camping and parking on any Ada County owned or leased property except as permitted by the board for special group activities, festivals, or holiday events. The violation is designated an infraction. Rules are enforced by Ada County Parks & Waterways and the Ada County Sheriff. Incorporated-city parks (Boise, Meridian, Eagle, etc.) set their own hours.
Violations & Fines
Overnight camping or parking on county park property is an infraction punishable by a one hundred dollar ($100) fine, enforced by Parks & Waterways and the Sheriff.
Frequently Asked Questions
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