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Bear Lake Office Location: National California/Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier 320 North 4th, Montpelier, ID 83254 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 297, Paris, ID 83261 Phone: 208-847-1045 (N. Beach 208-945-2565, E. Beach 208-945-2565 - Seasonal) Fax: 208-847-1056 Camping Reservations: 208-847-1045 E-Mail: BEA@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/bear.html Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, volleyball, snowmobiling. Box Canyon Contact Park Manager for information on guided tours: Malad Gorge State Park, Phone: 208-837-4505 E-mail: mal@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/Box_canyon.html 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. Bruneau Dunes Location: Bruneau, ID (Highway 78, off State Highway 51) Mailing Address: HC 85, Box 41, Mountain Home, ID 83647 Phone: 208-366-7919 Fax: 208-366-2844 E-Mail: BRU@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/bruneaudunes.html Bruneau Dunes has one of the longest camping seasons in Idaho's system. Campers often start coming in March and continue to enjoy the park's warm weather late into the fall. Shade trees and shelters are abundant in the campground. A new group camp area with shelter and 25 sites has been added. City of Rocks Location: 3035 Elba Almo Rd, Almo, ID (Off Idaho 77) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 169, Almo, ID 83312 Phone: 208-824-5519 Fax: 208-824-5563 E-Mail: CIT@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/city-rocks.html 1.Are dogs allowed? Yes - leash at all times. 2.Do you take reservations? Yes 3.Is there fishing? No Coeur d’Alene Parkway Mailing Address: 2750 Kathleen Ave., Suite 1, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Phone: 208-666-6711, ext. 344 Cell phone: 208-699-2224 E-Mail: COE@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/coeurd'alene.html 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 Location: Orofino, ID (Off U.S. 12, Freeman Creek Campground Cavendish area) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2028, Orofino, ID 83544 Phone: 208-476-5994 Cell Phone: 208-791-8921 Fax: 208-476-7225 E-Mail: DWO@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/dworshak.html Are campsite reservations accepted? Yes. All group areas require advance reservations. Reservations are not required for individual camping sites but approximately 25% of the individual sites can be reserved. The remainder of the individual sites are available on a first come first serve basis. Eagle Island State Park Location: Off Hatchery Road, west of Eagle, Idaho Mailing Address: 2691 Mace Road, Eagle, ID 83616 Phone: 208-939-0704 (winter) 208-939-0696 (summer) E-mail: EAG@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/eagleisland.html 1.Can we camp? no 2.Can we fish? no 3.Do you allow pets? no 4.Is the park connected to the Boise River Greenbelt? not yet 5.Park hours? 7 am to sunset 6.Slide hours? 12 noon - 7:30 pm, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Farragut State Park Location: Athol, ID (State Highway 54, off U.S. 95) Mailing Address: 13400 East Ranger Road, Athol, ID 83801 Phone: 208-683-2425 Fax: 208-683-7416 Camping Reservations: 208-683-2425 E-Mail: FAR@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/farragut.html In 1942 the U.S. Navy built the second-largest naval training center in the world on this site. Over a period of 15 months, 293,381 sailors received basic training at Farragut Naval Training Station. The park has many exhibits about Farragut's role in World War II, and other topics. Farragut navy reunions happen each September. Harriman State Park Location: 3489 E. Highway 20 (20 miles north of Ashton) Mailing Address: 3489 Green Canyon Road, Island Park, ID 83429 Phone: 208-558-7368 Fax: 208-558-7045 E-Mail: HAR@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/harriman.html 1.Where can I camp? Henry's Lake State Park, 1/2 hour away, or at Forest Service campgrounds nearby. 2.Where are the trains? There have never been trains at the Railroad Ranch. It was called that because the owners were investors in the railroad. Hells Gate State Park Location: On Snake River, Lewiston, ID Mailing Address: 4832 Hells Gate Road, Lewiston, ID 83501 Phone: 208-799-5015 (office) 208-799-5016 (marina) Fax: 208-799-5187 E-Mail: HEL@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/hellsgate.htmla 1. How can I arrange a trip into Hells Canyon? There are several outfitters in the Lewiston area offering trips. You can depart right from the park's marina. Just ask at the office when you arrive. 2. Do I need a campsite reservation? It isn't required, but reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends. Call 208-799-5015. Henry's Lake Location: 3917 E 5100 N, Island Park ID 83429 Mailing Address: 3917 E. 5100 N, Island Park, ID 83429 (summer) Phone: 208-558-7532 E-mail: hen@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/henrys.html The park offers a 3.06-mile self-guided interpretive hiking trail. 1. Weather? Unpredictable at 6500' elevation 2. Fishing? Usually great 3. How far to Yellowstone National Park? 15 miles Heyburn State Park Location: Between Plummer & St. Maries, ID (SH 5, off U.S. 95) Mailing Address: 1291 Chatcolet Rd., Plummer, ID 83851 Phone: 208-686-1308 Fax: 208-686-3003 E-Mail: HEY@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/heyburn.html 1.Is Heyburn State Park part of Coeur d'Alene Lake? Yes we are located at the southern tip of what most people think of as Lake Coeur d'Alene. The Lakes making up this portion are, Lake Chatcolet, Benewah Lake, and Hidden Bay. 2.Do you have boat slips for rent or boats? Yes we have moorage for boats in two different marinas. The Rocky Point Marina and The Chat Marina. We have three row boats which will be for rent for $6.00 per hour and $20.00 per day. Driving license will be asked to be left at marina at time of rental. Lucky Peak Location: Southeast of Boise on State Highway 21 Mailing Address: 9275 E Highway 21, Boise ID 83716 Phone: Spring Shores Marina Unit 208-336-9505 Marina Store 208-367-9130 Spring Shores Marina Office 208-336-9505 Phone: Sandy Point/Discovery Office 208-334-2679 E-mail: san@idpr.state.id.us E-mail: LUC@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/luckypeak.html This day-use-only park is located on and near Lucky Peak Reservoir, just east of Boise. Lucky Peak was listed by Northwest Travel Magazine as one of the Northwest's top 25 parks. Malad Gorge Location: Tuttle, ID (Off I-84) Mailing Address: 1074 E 2350 S, Hagerman, ID 83332 Phone: 208-837-4505 Cell Phone: 208-539-0519 E-Mail: MAL@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/maladgorge.html This 652-acre park is located just off Interstate 84 at the Tuttle exit. People pass the park in an eye blink, never suspecting the spectacular canyon views that await them just a mile off the highway. Malad Gorge is open for hiking, picnicking and day outings. Guided tours can be arranged by calling the park. Massacre Rocks Location: 10 miles west of American Falls, (off I-86) Mailing Address: 3592 N. Park Lane, American Falls, ID 83211 Phone: 208-548-2672 E-Mail: MAS@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/massacre.html You can RV, tent camp or rent a cabin at Massacre Rocks. Reservations are available. McCroskey State Park Location: 30 miles North of Moscow on SH 95 Mailing Address: 2750 Kathleen Ave., Suite 1, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Phone: 208-666-6711, ext. 344 E-Mail: MCC@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/mccroskey.html Skyline Drive is an 18-mile-long gravel road that traverses the park, providing access to 32 miles of multipurpose trails. A series of interpretive signs on the historical and land-management aspects of the area are located throughout the park. Facilities include three primitive camping areas and four roadside picnic areas. No water or trash facilities are available. Niagara Springs Mailing Address: 1074 E 2350 S, Hagerman, ID 83332 Phone: 208-536-5522 E-Mail: MAL@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/niagarasprings.html The springs are a National Natural Landmark and part of the world-famous Thousand Springs Complex along the Snake River. Old Mission Location: Cataldo, ID (Exit 39 off I-90) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30, Cataldo, ID 83810 Phone: 208-682-3814 Fax: 208-682-4032 E-Mail: OLD@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/oldmission.html 1. What does Coeur d'Alene mean? Heart of an Awl. 2. How old is the Church? Built between 1848 and 1853 The Old Mission "rose like a miracle in an almost total wilderness where even log houses were rare..." Ponderosa State Park Location: McCall, ID (East Lake Drive, Off SH 55- Miles Standish Rd) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 89, McCall, ID 83638 Phone: 208-634-2164 Fax: 208-634-5370 E-Mail: PON@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/ponderosa.html You can RV, tent or yurt camp at Ponderosa. Additional camping is also available at nearby Lakeview Village. For camping and yurt reservations, call 208-634-2164. Priest Lake State Park Location: Coolin Road (off State Highway 57) Mailing Address: 314 Indian Creek Park Road, Coolin, ID 83821-9076 Phone: 208-443-2200, 208-443-2929 (Lionhead Unit) E-Mail: PRI@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/priest.html You can RV, tent or rent a cabin camp at Priest Lake. Camping is on a first come, first served basis. For camping and cabin reservations at Priest Lake, call 208-443-6710. Round Lake State Park Location: Sagle, ID (2 Miles West on Dufort Road, off U.S. 95) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 170, Sagle, ID 83860 Phone: 208-263-3489 E-Mail: ROU@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/round.html 1.Do you take reservations: Round Lake does NOT take reservations, it is a first come, first serve campground. 2.How large of an RV can fit in the campground? Round Lake is a small campground designed for smaller RV's and tent camping. We recommend trailers 24' or less. There are NO electrical hook ups, water is available in the campground and there is a dump station near the entrance to the park. There are two building with flush toilets and showers. Three Island Crossing Location: Glenns Ferry, ID (W Madison Street off I-84) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 609, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 Phone: 208-366-2394 Fax: 208-366-2060 E-Mail: THR@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/threeisland.html You can RV, tent or rent at tepee at Three Island Crossing. For reservations call 208-366-2394. Lake Cascade Location: West old State Highway of Highway 55 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 709, Cascade, ID 83611 Phone: 208-382-6544 Fax: 208-382-4071 E-Mail: CAS@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/cascade.html 1. Do you have hook ups? No we don't 2. Do you take Reservations? No, first come first served. Lake Walcott State Park Mailing address: 959 East Minidoka Dam, Rupert, ID 83350 Phone: 208-436-1258 Fax: 208-436-1268 E-Mail: Wal@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/walcott.html Located at the northwest end of the Bureau of Reclamation's Lake Walcott Project, Lake Walcott State Park is perfect for camping and fishing. Picnickers enjoy the acres of grass beneath groves of stately eastern hardwoods. Paved trails connect restrooms, group shelters, an interpretive kiosk and boat launch with the modern campgrounds. Winchester Lake State Park Location: Winchester, ID (1/4 mile SW of town center) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 186, Winchester, ID 83555 Phone: 208-924-7563 Fax: 208-924-5941 E-Mail: WIN@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/winchester.html 1. Do you accept reservations for yurts? Yes. Call 208-799-5015. 2. Do you accept reservations for campsites? No. You can RV, tent or yurt camp at Winchester Lake. Camping is on a first come, first served basis. Yankee Fork Historic Area Location: Between Sunbeam and Challis off US 93 and SH 75 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1086, Challis, ID 83226 Phone: 208-879-5244 Fax: 208-879-5243 E-Mail: LAN@idpr.state.id.us Website: www.idahoparks.org/parks/yankeefork.html Located in scenic central Idaho, the Land of the Yankee Fork Historic Area provides visitors with a chance to experience Idaho’s frontier mining history. Managed jointly by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, the site combines fascinating history with many recreational opportunities. |
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