Idaho Police Warn That Parking Here Will Get Your Car Towed Away

People from around the world flock to Southern Idaho to see the Shoshone Falls, Evel Knievel Jump Site, to BASE Jump, or just to enjoy the great outdoors.

But some people are finding that their car isn’t where they left it at a certain Idaho riverfront park.

This isn’t a new issue, and the reasoning is clearly posted around the park.

Towing Companies Are Taking Cars From This Idaho Parking Lot: and It’s Legal

The park is Centennial Waterfront Park in Twin Falls, and despite recent upgrades, ample signage, and additional parking, some people are still parking illegally. The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office posted pictures on social media of five vehicles they had to have towed over the weekend.

Even with dozens of new parking spaces at the park, people are still ignoring the signs that indicate ‘Trailer Parking Only Area’ near the dock. You can see in the pictures that it isn't just cars being towed. Even trucks, without a trailer, will be towed.

I was down there a few years ago with our truck and trailer and couldn’t find a spot to park. While we waited, 3 tow trucks came down into the canyon to remove cars that were parked in the trailer area.

Visitors who commit parking violations at Centennial Waterfront Park may be fined $100, according to the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office. (Credit: Andrew Weeks, Townsquare Media)

It was great news for us, but no doubt made for a terrible day for the person who came back from their adventure and couldn’t find their car.

Centennial Park was closed a few years ago, in 2023, as one of the main sites for the Quagga Mussel infestation and subsequent eradication process. Since then, a boat and kayak wash station has been set up along with dozens of additional parking spaces for non-trailer-towing vehicles.