The River Club

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.Temporarily Closed Golf Course For RenovationGolf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Family-orientedProgramming and facilities are geared toward members with children and multi-generational family use.
  • 6Documented amenities

The River Club is a private country club in Garden City, Idaho, in Ada County.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including pickleball courts, bocce, pool and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $40,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, socially active and community-oriented.

Location & Directions

6515 W State Street, Garden City, ID, 83714
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

Available information estimates the initiation fee for Private Club Estimate membership at approximately $40,000. Other sources report figures as low as $35,000 and as high as $45,000.

Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Private Club Estimate membership at approximately $916.67. Other sources report figures as low as $666.67 and as high as $1,166.67.

Initiation fee

$40,000

One Time · Private Club Estimate · Effective 2026 · Estimate

Membership dues

$916.67

Monthly · Private Club Estimate · Effective 2026 · Estimate

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

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Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join The River Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Full Golf Membership; Non-Golf Lifestyle Membership
Golf membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Submit the official membership inquiry form and select Full Golf or Non-Golf interest for follow-up.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at The River Club include pickleball courts, bocce, pool and other documented facilities.

Racquet sports

Pickleball courts
12

Club facilities and recreation

Available amenities
  • Pickleball
  • Bocce
  • Pool
  • Fitness
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining

Golf

Golf at The River Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 18 holes | par 68

Course design

Architects
  • Brian Curley

Policies

Documented policies for The River Club cover guest access, dress requirements, tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Guest policy
The River Club is private; member privileges govern Club access.
Dress code
club-appropriate golf attire; verify current detailed dress code

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

  • Golf-first
  • Family-oriented
  • Socially active
  • Community-oriented

Culture context

A family-oriented, socially active, community-oriented and golf-first club culture.

Club History

How long The River Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. The River Club traces its founding to 1917.

  2. The club is targeting a late-spring 2027 reopening of its comprehensively redesigned golf course.

Additional Club Details

Ownership or operator
The River Club

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Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The River Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Idaho and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Documented Club profile

Golf, racquets and pool

This combination is also documented at 8 other Idaho Clubs and 1935 other Club records nationwide.

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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. cost.golf/membership/id Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. www.riverclubboise.com Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. www.riverclubboise.com/golf/construction-and-development Research SourceSupports: Club history