The Number 1 Reason You Should Avoid Idaho’s Blue Heart in a Boat

There are a lot of reasons you should check out the Blue Heart Springs in Southern Idaho. The crystal clear blue waters are world famous despite being frigid even on the hottest days.

You can access the area in a variety of watercraft. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and even boats can access the waters. But there’s a serious reason boats should avoid the area.

1 Reason You Should Avoid Idaho's Blue Heart Springs in a Boat

If you ask someone on a kayak, they’ll probably tell you that boats shouldn’t be allowed in Blue Heart. Blue Heart Springs isn’t very big and it can get crowded on busy days, but that isn’t the issue for boaters. The issue has to do with what is hiding under the water.

While that water at Blue Heart Springs is crystal clear, the river to get there isn’t. The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to boat owners who head to the Thousand Springs area to be vigilant about rocks.

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In a post on social media, TFCSO shared pictures of boat propellers and skegs on the lower unit that had been destroyed by rocks. The boats had to be towed back hidden-boat-dangers-blue-heart-springsto safety.

If you do have a boat or any other watercraft, remember that if it has a motor or you put a motor on it - you are required to get it registered.

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