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Attn: Summer 2025: Registrations and Permits

Please note that any registration purchased online or by phone is being processed, but delays are occurring due to increased demand. Temporary registrations are valid for 60 days. Please wait at least 45 days from the date of purchase before inquiring about the status.

Need Help? We’re Here for You

Make purchases or reservations online or by calling — whichever works best for you:

Online Services: getoutside.idaho.gov
Access and purchase permits, registrations, reservations, and more.

By Phone: 1-888-922-6743
Hours (MST)
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


 

Have a Question or Concern About a Permit or Reservation?

Send our Registration and Parks Team a Question by Clicking Here.
Your message will be directed to the appropriate park or department to ensure you receive accurate and timely support.
This mailbox is monitored M-F 8 AM to 5 PM MST.
For assistance after hours, please contact the call center (see above) or the park directly.
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Public Records Requests

Visit the Public Records Request webpage.

Media Requests

Please use our Media Request Form

Agency Contacts

If you have a name, email addresses and phone numbers are available in the Idaho State Directory. You can also view the IDPR Organizational Chart. 

Headquarters Address
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
5657 Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
Phone: 208-334-4199
FAX: 208-334-3741
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065

Susan Buxton
Director
208-514-2250

Troy Elmore
Operations Administrator
208-514-2450

Adam Zaragoza
Management Services Administrator
208-514-2456

Vacant
Communications Manager

Steve Martin
Financial Officer
208-514-2460

Jennifer Quinno-Miller
Human Resource Officer 
208-514-2257

Seth Hobbs
Reservation and Registration Program Manager
208-514-2427

Melanie Schuster
Development Bureau Chief
208-514-2456

 

Regional Park Offices

David White
North Idaho Region Parks Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
2885 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1
Coeur d’Alene ID 83815
208-769-1511
Fax: 208-769-1418

Vacant
South Idaho Region Parks Manager
5657 Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
208-514-2408

Ryan Buffington
East Idaho Region Parks Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
4279 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Idaho Falls ID 83401
208-525-7121


Grants and Funding Programs

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 83720
5657 Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
Fax: 208-334-3741

Kathy Muir
State and Federal Grant Manager
208-514-2431
 
Kellie Joyce
South Region Grant Specialist
208-514-2432

Anissa Crane
North Region Grant Specialist
North Region Office
2885 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
208-415-3396

Shelly Smith
East Region Grant Specialist
East Region Office
4279 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-701-7077


Recreation Programs

P.O. Box 83720
5657 Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83720-0065
Fax: (208) 334-3741

Dave Claycomb
Recreation Resources Bureau Chief
(208) 514-2410

Alex Ernst
Land Access Coordinator
(208) 514-2415

 

Non-Motorized Trails

Hailey Brookins
Non-Motorized Trails Coordinator
(208) 514-2419

Zane Patterson
Yurt Coordinator
(208) 514-2418

Rene Rodriguez Jr 
XC Trails Grooming – P&R Equipment Operator
(208) 514-2484

 

Boating

Phoebe Wallace
Boating Program Supervisor
(208) 514-2412

Randy Herman
Boating Law Enforcement Training Coordinator
(208) 799-5126

Peter Schuler
Boating/Recreation Training Coordinator – North Region
2885 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1
Coeur d’Alene ID 83815
Office: (208) 769-1511
Cell: (206) 234-7793

Rene Rodriguiez
Boating Training Coordinator – South Region
2885 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1

Blake Service
Boating/Recreation Training Coordinator – East Region
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
4279 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Idaho Falls ID 83401
Office: (208) 701-7081
Cell: (208) 416-3119

 

Motorized Trails

Michael Robinson
Off-Highway Vehicle Program Supervisor
(208) 514-2413

Bailey Lerwill
Trails Specialist – North Region
2885 Kathleen Avenue, Suite 1
Coeur d’Alene ID 83815
(208) 769-1511
Fax: (208) 769-1418

Michael J. Lindenfelser
Trails Specialist – South Region
(208) 514-2411

Brian DiLenge
Trails Specialist – East Region
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
4279 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Idaho Falls ID 83401
Office: (208) 701-7078
Fax: (208) 525-7123

Rich Gummersall
OHV Education Coordinator – South Region
(208) 514-2414

Jeremy Vicory
P&R Equipment Operator
(208) 514-2417

Mitch Koslosky
P&R Equipment Operator
(208) 514-2417

Sean Hanley
P&R Equipment Operator – North Region
(208) 769-1511

Rene Rodriguez Jr 
P&R Equipment Operator – South Region
(208) 514-2484

Phillip Butler
P&R Equipment Operator – East Region
(208) 701-7078

 

Human Resources and Employment

Human Resources
Payroll / Benefits / Recruitment
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2454
Employment Verifications for Current & Previous Employees: Request Employment Verifications Here

Trish Lamb
Volunteer Services
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0065
208-514-2493
Fax: 208-334-3741

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