Round Lake State Park is situated in 142 acres of forest surrounding a 58-acre lake at an elevation of 2,122 feet. The lake is the product of glacial activity dating back to the Pleistocene Epoch.
Flocks of Canada geese pass over towering pine, hemlock and larch as osprey plunge to the lake for trout or perch. Robins and raven inspect the campgrounds while a lake breeze carries campfire smoke up through the canopy of ponderosa, western red cedar and paper birch.
Close to shore, turtles and frogs, beaver and muskrat dart about for food amid the reeds and grasses, red alder, skunk cabbage and water lilies.
Along one of three trails, hikers find beaver lodges, dams and ponds and, often, glimpse a resident moose. With an afternoon breeze stirring the lake's waters, trout jump after insects as grebe dive under ripples and water ouzel dance on logs.
Echoing across the lake is a strange chorus of bullfrog and duck calls, red-winged blackbird screeches, odd splashes and plops, and the sound of children playing on the beach.
The Park Today
• CONDITIONS IN THE PARK TODAY
The restrooms are open and the water has been turned on for the summer season. Due to the high water levels portions of the trails are flooded and impassable. Camping reservations can be made on-line or call the call center.
Day Use fees are collected year around. If you wish to purchase an Annual Pass, you may use the Day Use envelope or mail your request to the park. The $25 passport allows you to bring your vehicle into any of Idaho’s state parks for the day as many times as you wish during the calendar year without paying the Day Use Vehicle Fee. A passport for a second family vehicle is just $5.
Idaho State Park Annual Passports offer tremendous savings for individuals or families planning to frequent their Idaho State Parks this year during the day. The sticker can be purchased at any Idaho State Park, Regional Service Center (Boise, Idaho Falls and Coeur d'Alene) or by calling (208) 334-4199.
Round Lake State Park offers 51 single-family campsites with modern restrooms and showers, a dump station, picnic tables and barbecue grills. Round Lake campsites are shaded all day by towering western red cedar, western hemlock, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and western larch. Canoe rentals are available at the park. Picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities.
Here's a trail map to help you plan for year around activities at Round Lake trail map
Park Restrictions:
Round Lake State Park recommends a trailer length of no more than 24 feet, due to narrow campground roads. No attached gasoline motors are permitted on the lake (electric motors only). Pets are welcome in the park, however they must be on a leash and attended at all times. Pets are not allowed on the beach area.