Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Idaho state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Bear Lake State Park
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You expect a lake to be blue, but turquoise? That’s the color of Bear Lake, the 20-mile-long body of water that straddles the Idaho-Utah border. All that inviting water is hard to resist. Swimmers will enjoy a two-mile-long beach on the north end of the lake, plus a 1-1/2 mile beach on the east side. The gradual slope of the lake bottom provides an enormous swimming area. Ramps are available for boaters and water skiers who want to enjoy the water, too. Anglers can try for a native cutthroat or lake trout in the summer. In the winter, they can come back with buckets and nets when the Bonneville cisco run. This fish is found nowhere else on Earth.
Box Canyon State Park
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A 350-acre canyon 20 miles northwest of Twin Falls is Idaho's newest state park, thanks to a state/private partnership. Box Canyon is the site of the 11th largest spring in North America, which pours 180,000 gallons of water per minute into the Snake River. The canyon is also the home to a rare fish species found only in Idaho, the Shoshone sculpin, as well as three endangered spring snails. The canyon walls are popular for nesting raptors.
Bruneau Dunes
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The dunes at Bruneau Dunes State Park are unique in the Western Hemisphere. Others in the Americas form at the edges of natural basins; these form near the center. They include the largest single-structured sand dune in North America, with a peak 470 feet above the lakes.
City Of Rocks State Park
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Nestled amidst the mountain peaks of the Albion Mountain Range lies City of Rocks National Reserve. Embracing a sagebrush steppe valley, spectacular granite rock formations, pinyon/juniper tree stands and alpine-like meadows, the reserve presents an inspirational landscape. Recreational activities include hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, rock climbing, backpacking, Nordic skiing, photography and horseback riding. The City of Rocks Visitor Center is located in Almo. An all-weather route through Almo is open year-round. The road via Oakley is closed during winter months
Couer d'Alene Parkway State Park
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The Coeur d’Alene Parkway lies along the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene, following Centennial Trail east from Coeur d'Alene to Higgens Point. At Higgens Point there is a boat-launch facility, a group picnic area overlooking the lake and moorage docks.
Dworshak State Park
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Dworshak State Park is located among trees and open meadows on the western shore of Dworshak Reservoir. The area is known for its moderate summer nights and mild winter temperatures. Camping, boating, fishing swimming, hiking and water-skiing are just some of the many activities that await park visitors. A boat ramp and handling dock provide easy launching most of the year. A fish-cleaning station is nearby to help with the day’s catch.
Eagle Island State Park
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This day-use park features a popular swimming beach, concessions, grassy picnic areas with tables, a group shelter and a waterslide. It’s a great getaway near the capital city. Pets and glass containers are not allowed in the park. Waterslide rides are 10 for $4, vehicle entrance fee is $3, and shelter reservation fee is $35. An all-day, unlimited-ride pass is available for $8. Open early May through September.
Farragut State Park
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Farragut State Park is situated at the foot of the Coeur d’Alene Mountains in the Bitterroot Range. This four-season vacationer’s paradise awaits you with scenic mountains, pristine forests, abundant wildlife, and the crystal clear, azure waters of the largest lake in Idaho, Pend Oreille (pond uh-ray). Lake Pend Oreille, with its 1,150-foot depths, is spectacular, offering trophy fishing, sailing, swimming and wide-open water-skiing.
Harriman State Park
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Harriman State Park lies in the heart of a 16,000-acre wildlife reserve in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This sanctuary protects a diversity of birds and mammals similar to those living in nearby Yellowstone National Park. During the summer there are regular tours of the Railroad Ranch buildings. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking are other ways to experience the beauty of the area. Don’t forget to bring your camera. There are breath-taking wildflower displays in the sage meadows and pastureland which dominate the landscape. Visitors often see elk, deer and moose, particularly in the morning and evening The views of the Tetons are spectacular.
Hells Gate State Park
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Quiet and grassy campsites along the shores of the Snake River await campers to Hells Gate State Park , situated at the lowest elevation in the entire state of Idaho. At just 713 feet above sea level, the low elevation and the long season of warm weather give rise to Lewiston’s reputation as “Idaho’s Banana Belt.” he Snake River is perfect for personal watercraft, jet boats, power boats and water skiing. Hells Gate Marina has more than 100 slips available on a daily to yearly basis. There is also a public boat launch, store, restrooms and plenty of parking. Boat rentals are available. Anglers come from all around to enjoy the famous steelhead runs of the Snake, Salmon and Clearwater rivers. The steelhead season usually runs through the fall and winter. Smallmouth bass, catfish, trout and sturgeon provide excitement in the spring and summer. Salmon fishing is occasionally available--the Idaho Department of Fish and Game each year based on the number of fish returning from the ocean.
