Update: The Vessel Pump-out has been repaired.
Previous post: Attention Boaters: We are aware that the Vessel Pump-out at the Harrison Docks is inoperable. We will let you know as soon as it is usable. Read on...
The Department of Parks and Waterways is responsible for the management, development and maintenance of park and marine facilities owned by Kootenai County.
Our mission is clear: "Provide recreational users of our parks and waterways safe, clean and suitable facilities, which best meet their needs in the most cost-effective way possible."
Kootenai County is the largest boating community in the State of Idaho with approximately 20,000 registered boaters and just over 44,000 navigable acres for boaters to enjoy.
The Parks and Waterways Department manages and maintains:
10 Parks totaling over 162 acres
3 Cemeteries
8.6 miles of Recreational Trails
21 boat launches
5 marine vessel pump-outs
52,000 square feet of dock at 25 different locations
1 RV dump station
14 public restrooms, of which 2 are floating restroom buildings
