Black Canyon Dam park facilities open for reservations

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now accepting reservations for the gazebos and shelter facilities at the five parks near Black Canyon Dam in advance of its summer season from May 19 to Sept. 1.

We are thinking ahead to warm summer days and getting ready to assist people who want to reserve the park facilities, supervisory park ranger Doug Goff said. Anyone who would like to reserve the gazebos in advance is invited to contact us for help.

Instructions for reserving a gazebo can be accessed online by visiting the parks website at usbr. gov/pn/blackcanyon. The website has a calendar that displays dates when each gazebo is available.

The parks are located near the Payette River, off of State Highway 52, about five miles northeast of Emmett. These parks include:

Black Canyon Park with two gazebos which can be reserved. There is a day-use fee per vehicle to enter the park. The park features two boat ramps accessible to people with disabilities. It is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wild Rose Park offers one gazebo that can be reserved.

Cobblestone Park has one shelter that can be reserved.

Triangle Park offers both day-use and overnight camping; however, water and electricity are not available at this site. There is a fee for group overnight camping.

Regulations prohibit renting out the entire park at any of these sites; also, a Gem County ordinance prohibits alcohol and pets at Black Canyon Park. Special event alcohol permits may be obtained for Wild Rose, Cobblestone and Triangle parks.

Montour Park, located in the Montour Wildlife Management Area, has overnight camping and tent camping on the lawn. Dogs are allowed only on a leash in this park. The 18 campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Potable water, a dump station and bathrooms are available.

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