Dworshak announces visitor center schedule change

Published Feb. 17, 2011

AHSAHKA, Idaho –  The Dworshak Dam Visitor Center will be closed Feb. 28 through March 4, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official at the dam announced, today.

Boat ramps at Big Eddy and Bruce’s Eddy will remain open for use during the temporary change in schedule.  The tailrace area below the dam will also be open to the fishing public.

The temporary visitor center closure is necessary to allow natural resources staff to attend required annual training.

On March 7, the visitor center will resume normal operating hours of weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

As always, safety is the Corps’ greatest concern – boaters should wear lifejackets and avoid drinking alcohol while boating. The road to and from the visitor center can be icy during inclement weather, so please drive safely.

For more information about the facilities access, recreation opportunities and current conditions, call the visitor center during business hours at (208) 476-1255.

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