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- - - Scout the Fox
      
      In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, IDPR launched a naming contest open to Idaho Fourth Grade Classrooms, for the agency’s newly adopted mascot. The mascot, a red fox native to Idaho, will attend special events within Idaho State Parks and those sponsored by Idaho Recreation Programs.
    - Meet Scout
  - - About Us
      Overview
      
      Contact Us
      
      From the Field – IDPR Blog
      
      Development Projects
      
      Director
      
      Friends of Idaho State Parks
      
      History of Idaho’s State Parks
      
      SCORP 2023-2027
  - - Board & Councils
      Agendas & Public Notices
      
      The Idaho Park and Recreation Board
      
      Idaho Recreation and Tourism Initiative
      
      Outdoor Recreation Fund Advisory Council (ORFAC)
  - - News & Events
      Events Calendar
      
      2026 Idaho Groomer Workshop & ISSA State Convention
      
      News Releases
      
      Parks & Rec on Social Media
State Parks
- - - Find a Park
      
      Discover Idaho’s incredible outdoors with our Find a Park feature. Whether you’re searching for scenic campgrounds, family-friendly day-use areas, or parks packed with activities like hiking, fishing, or boating, this tool makes it easy to explore. Filter by amenities, accessibility features, region, and more to quickly find the perfect park for your next adventure.
    - Find a Park
  - - North Region
      Coeur d’Alene Parkway
      
      Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission
      
      Dworshak
      
      Farragut
      
      Hells Gate
      
      Heyburn
      
      McCroskey
      
      Priest Lake
      
      Round Lake
      
      Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes
      
      Winchester Lake
  - - South Region
      Bruneau Dunes
      
      Eagle Island
      
      Lake Cascade
      
      Lucky Peak
      
      Ponderosa
      
      Thousand Springs
      
      Three Island Crossing
  - - East Region
      Ashton to Tetonia Trail
      
      Bear Lake
      
      Castle Rocks
      
      City of Rocks
      
      Harriman
      
      Henrys Lake
      
      Lake Walcott
      
      Land of the Yankee Fork
      
      Massacre Rocks
      
      Twin Peaks Ranch
Recreation
- - - Become an Idaho Trails Supporter!
      
      The Idaho Trails Supporter Sticker is a voluntary $10 donation program supporting the maintenance of non-motorized hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Proceeds help fund trail clearing and signage for over 10,000 miles of trails. Stickers can be purchased online via Idaho State Parks and Recreation or at select vendors like REI Boise and Idaho Mountain Trading.
    - Learn More
  - - Activities
      Recreation in Idaho
      
      ATVs, UTVs & Motorbikes
      
      Biking
      
      Boating
      
      Cross-Country (XC) Skiing
      
      Hiking
      
      Snowmobiling
      
      Yurts
    - Hit the Trails
      Idaho Trails Overview
      
      Idaho Trails App
      
      Ashton to Tetonia Trail
      
      Coeur d’Alene Parkway
      
      Idaho City Backcountry
      
      Idaho Centennial Trail
      
      Idaho Groomed Snowmobile Trails
      
      Reserve a Yurt
      
      Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes
  - - Maps
      Idaho Trails App – Help and Tutorials
      
      Idaho 511 Map (Road Conditions)
      
      Bicycle Tourism Map
      
      BLM Trail Maps
      
      Boise National Forest Mountain Bike Trail Map
      
      Idaho Centennial Trail Map
      
      Import GEM Trail Maps (Avenza)
      
      Interactive Park n’ Ski Map
      
      Find More Maps
    - Permits & Passes
      Invasive Species Sticker
      
      Purchase OHV Stickers Online
      
      Purchase OHV Stickers In Person
      
      Purchase a Park n’ Ski Pass
      
      Purchase Snowmobile Stickers
      
      Renew Boat Registration
  - - Play Safe*
      10-day Forecast
      
      Avalanche Safety Classes
      
      Avalanche Warnings
      
      Boating Safety Classes
      
      OHV Safety Classes
      
      Paddling Course
      
      Rangeland Safety
      
      Road Conditions
      
      Snow Conditions
      
      Snowmobile Safety Classes
      
      Trail Etiquette
    - *Classes listed here are free of charge, although paid options exist.
Things To Do
- - - Park Passport
      
      The Idaho State Parks Passport is a $10 annual sticker for Idahoans that is available for purchase at the time you register your motorhome or passenger vehicle online, by mail-in renewal, or at any county DMV office. The passport covers your entrance fee into the parks – camping, overnight use, extra vehicle or other fees still apply.
    - Learn More
  - - Park Activities & Recreation
      Accessibility Equipment Rentals
      
      ATVs, UTVs & Motorbikes
      
      Biking
      
      Bird Watching
      
      Boating
      
      Camping
      
      Climbing
      
      Cross-Country (XC) Skiing
      
      Disc Golf
    - Events/Weddings
      
      Experience Idaho Backpacks
      
      First Time Adventure
      
      Fishing
      
      Hard Path Trail
      
      Hiking
      
      History
      
      Horseback
    - Horseshoe Pits
      
      Junior Ranger
      
      Loaner Fishing Rods
      
      Paddlesports
      
      Playgrounds
      
      RVing
      
      Sailing
      
      Sandboarding
    - Snowmobiling
      
      Snowshoeing
      
      Swimming
      
      Teacher Resources
      
      Virtual Exploration – Videos
      
      Volleyball Area
      
      Volunteering
      
      Yurts
I Need To
- - - Book a Reservation
      
      Adventure and fresh air are calling at Idaho’s stunning state parks. Wander beneath towering ponderosa pines, glide across sparkling waters with paddle in hand, or relax with your toes in the sand. With endless landscapes to explore and experiences to discover, Idaho’s state parks offer something unforgettable at every turn.
    - Learn More
  - - Find a Form
      Accessibility Request Form
      
      Media Requests
      
      MLE Equipment Request
      
      Public Records Requests
      
      Registration Help Form
      
      Teacher Evaluation Form
    - Find a Resource
      Reservations, Discounts, Policies & Info
      
      Friends of Idaho State Parks
      
      Get Outside Reservation Guide
      
      Idaho Trails App – Help and Tutorials
      
      Quagga Mussels and Idaho State Parks
      
      Seasonal Employment
      
      Volunteering
  - - Find an Application
      Disabled Veterans Application
      
      Employment At IDPR
      
      OHV Law Enforcement Training
      
      Online Volunteering
      
      Registration & Permits
      
      Seasonal Employment Application
      
      Trail Cat Application
      
      Trail Ranger Application
      
      Volunteer
      
      WILD Training for State Parks
      
      Yurt Ranger Application
  - - Find Grants & Funding
      Apply for Funding
      
      Grants and Funding
      
      Grants – Be Outside Idaho
      
      The Idaho Motorbike Program
      
      The Idaho Recreational Vehicle (RV) Fund
      
      The Land and Water Conservation Fund
      
      The Off-Road Motor Vehicle Fund
      
      Recreational Boat Safety Grant
      
      Recreational Road & Bridge Grant
      
      The Recreational Trails Program
      
      Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF)
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