Eagle Island State Park Shelters

PARK UPDATE:

Fall 2024 Construction Update:

The Ada County Highway District will soon begin construction on the Linder Road/Hatchery Road intersection and expects to complete the job by mid-November. The project will create a center turn lane on Linder to improve southbound traffic flow from Hatchery. Most construction will occur at night with lane restrictions and flaggers guiding traffic, according to ACHD. For more information, contact ACHD at projects@achdidaho.org or at 208-387-6231.
The State Street Entrance is now expected to be open by mid-November 2024.

Attention Park Visitors: Please adhere to trail closure signs throughout the construction process. The shop road/horse trailer access road is currently closed but will reopen when it is safe to do so. We ask that horse trailers please use our overflow gravel parking lot for the time being!

Note: The completed campground will not impact trail areas, this is only temporary while work is being done. Thank you!

The park’s water slide will remain closed and is scheduled to be removed in 2025. Originally constructed in 1983, it has been idle since 2023 due to equipment failures, which now make it unsafe to operate. Fixing the equipment will cost too much to be feasible, given the age of the structure.

Park management is evaluating alternative uses for the space once the waterslide is removed.

Historic Building Renovations:

The park will also be working on historic building renovations. Please be mindful of workers in the area.

Eagle Island State Park in mid-2022 enacted a new policy regarding dogs off-leash and has designated an area and trails that are open to off-leash dogs that are under the demonstrated control of their owners. Click here for details.

ATTENTION: There are several ongoing construction projects that will impact Eagle Island’s parking availability. Please take this into consideration when planning your events and carpool whenever possible. In addition, we ask that visitors be patient with park staff and adhere to all posted signage. Additionally, you may expect noise from construction. Thank you for your understanding!

If you are interested in shelter availability, please visit Reserve America.

To reserve a Day Use Shelter at Eagle Island, you will need to fill out a Reservation Application. Fill out and email eag@idpr.idaho.gov the application directly to the Park. If your application is approved, Park staff will contact you to continue the reservation process.

For questions, please call the park at 208-939-0696.

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General Information

Shelter reservation fee ($25) is non-refundable and included in the cost.
- Credit card payments will be subject to a 3% processing fee.
Any group exceeding the reservation area or any group needing special considerations must apply for a group use permit (GUP)
- If you are requesting to have more than 100 people you may be denied or required to reserve both the Kestrel and Osprey shelters and apply for a group use permit (GUP).
All motor vehicles entering the park must pay the $7.00 entrance fee or display a valid Idaho State Parks Passport.
Amplified music must be contained within the shelter to not disturb other users. Park staff reserves the right to have music turned down and/or off.
The park closes at sunset.
Pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for pet clean up.
Cleanup of tables and shelter area is the responsibility of the reserving party.
The person making this reservation is responsible for informing all group members, caterers and rental companies of the above information.
Parking is on a first come, first served basis. There are no guaranteed parking spots associated with a shelter reservation.