Winchester Lake State Park surrounds a 103-acre lake, nestled in a forested area at the foot of the Craig Mountains, just off US 95 adjoining the town of Winchester.
Winters at the park are long and cold with ample snowfall. Summers are short with warm days and cool, refreshing evenings. Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir are the predominant vegetation. Wildlife often seen in the park includes white-tailed deer, Canada geese, muskrats, Steller’s jay, osprey, and Columbian ground squirrels. The Wolf Education and Research Center is located one mile from the entrance to the park.
About the Park
The park offers year-round recreation activities and has a modern campground with 69 campsites, and 4 yurts. Canoeing, fishing, picnicking and hiking are popular summer activities. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, ice-skating, and ice fishing.
The most popular activity at Winchester is fishing for rainbow trout, which are planted annually by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Fishing for bullhead and smallmouth bass is also popular. The lake provides excellent nutrients and supports large populations of all three species. Small boats are allowed; gasoline engines are not.
Park Restrictions:
Pets are welcome in the park, however they must be on a leash and attended at all times.