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Ada County, ID Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 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.

City-specific rules exist: Boise has its own park curfew rules that differ from Ada County's county-level regulations. If you live in Boise, check the city-specific page instead.

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

What time do Ada County parks close?
County parks are day-use only. Barber Park, for example, is open 7:30 a.m. to sunset, when the gates are closed.
Can I camp or park overnight at an Ada County park?
No. Overnight camping and parking on county property is prohibited except for board-permitted special group activities, festivals, or holiday events, and violations carry a $100 fine.

Sources & Official References

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