PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6th, 2025
CELEBRATION PARK BOAT RAMP AREA WILL BE CLOSED
September 2nd, 2025 – Until Further Notice
Melba, ID – Starting Tuesday, August 2nd, 2025 the Celebration Park boat ramp will be closed to all access as part of a state-funded grant construction project to improve the boat ramp area at the park. Construction is expected to last until Spring 2026.
Boater Access: During the boat access closure at Celebration Park, we advise the public to use alternate access locations in the area including Swan Falls, Walters Ferry, Map Rock and Marsing (see map and GPS coordinates below):
Alternative Boat Access Locations: Coordinates
- Swan Falls River Access: 24599328258619, -116.3780289580175
- Walters Ferry Boat Ramp: 34147451078338, -116.6033094203061
- Map Rock: 405574052091836, -116.68230710272157
- Marsing, Idaho Boat Ramp: 54880894158129, -116.80143822214995
General Park Visitors: During this time, some sections of the parking lot, campground areas, as well as the boat launch will be closed to the public at various stages of construction. The public may access alternate Day Use parking areas throughout the park and additional camping can be found at our East End Campground sites. We ask the public for their patience and cooperation while construction is underway. Visitors should be prepared to move their vehicles if requested to do so by park staff. Staff will make every effort to keep trails, camping as well as the visitor center open.
“For over 3 decades, this boat ramp has functioned as a boater access for the Snake River downstream of Swam Falls Dam, including river access within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area. This boater access spot has been used by local fishing guides, jet boat groups, law enforcement, and the public for decades” said Parks Director Nicki Schwend. “This project is going to be an upgraded, ADA-accessible design that will help us better meet the needs of all boat user groups. We’re excited for this project and for all the continued improvements happening at Celebration Park.”
Alternative Boat Access Locations
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For questions about this project or for construction updates, please contact Canyon County Parks at 208-454-6884, or call the Celebration Park visitor center at 208-455-6022.