News

May 26, 2023 - New Observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park to be Dedicated on June 1, 2023 Featuring Idaho’s largest and Most Capable Telescope

May 1, 2023 - Historic Hot Springs Becomes Part of Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

April 15, 2023 - IDPR is accepting applications to fill vacancies on Advisory Committees

March 7, 2023 - Gov. Little Announces Appointments to Idaho Park and Recreation Board

February 2, 2023 - City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification from the International Dark-Sky Association

December 12, 2022 - Upcoming Winter Events with Idaho Parks and Recreation

November 10, 2022 - Hazardous Tree Removal at Eagle Island State Park to Begin Nov 14, 2022

September 8, 2022 - The 2022-2023 Be Outside, Idaho Grant Cycle is Now Open!

September 1, 2022 - Annual Grant Workshops Start Soon – Sign up now!

August 30, 2022 - Volunteers Wanted: Fun Projects at Harriman, Round Lake, Castle Rocks, and City of Rocks on National Public Lands Day

August 1, 2022 - Honoring Robert Meinen, former Idaho Parks and Recreation Director

July 1, 2022 - Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Out for Review & Comment

May 12, 2022 - Learn to Ride Safely at the Second Annual Pocatello OHV Safety Fair

April 28, 2022 - Bear Lake Gets New Reservation System for North Beach

April 22, 2022 - New Thousand Springs Visitor Center to Provide More Opportunities, Convenience to Visitors

April 15, 2022 - IDPR is accepting applications to fill vacancies on Advisory Committees

April 13, 2022 - World Migratory Bird Day – “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night” Event – May 14, Ponderosa State Park, McCall, Idaho

December 22, 2021 - Upcoming Winter Events with Idaho Parks and Recreation

December 3, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Makes Changes to Snowmobile and Off-Highway Vehicle Sticker Programs

November 8, 2021 - 2022 Reservations Open for Idaho State Parks

October 14, 2021 - Mike Roach Appointed to IDPR Board

July 15, 2021 - Fire Restrictions Within Idaho State Parks (Updated 08/26/2021)

July 14, 2021 - Be Outside, Idaho Announces Opening of 2021-2022 Grant Application Period

July 12, 2021 - Fire Ban in Effect for all North Region Idaho State Parks

July 8, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Has Another Large Grant Year

June 11, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Releases 2021 Idaho Trail Supporter Sticker

June 9, 2021 - Idaho State Parks Enact Non-Resident Fee Increases at Popular Parks

May 27, 2021 - Memorial Day Campers and Outdoor Recreationists Encouraged to Be Good Stewards, Show Respect for Idaho Lands

May 20, 2021 - Annual Magic Mountain OHV Safety Fair Starts June 4, 2021

May 18, 2021 - National Safe Boating Week Begins May 22, 2021

April 13, 2021 - Idaho State Parks Make Several Fee Adjustments

April 13, 2021 - IDPR is accepting applications to fill vacancies on Advisory Committees

April 6, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Recommends Getting Your Recreational Permits Soon

March 16, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little Signs Bill Investing in Outdoor Recreation and State Parks

February 24, 2021 - Notice: Pasture for Lease at Castle Rocks State Park

February 19, 2021 - Susan Buxton to Lead Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

January 28, 2021 - Idaho State Parks Smash Visitation Record in 2020

January 25, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Increases Registration Vendor Options Statewide

December 23, 2020 - Idaho’s First Day Hikes Event Goes Virtual for 2021

November 30, 2020 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Simplifies Camping Fee Structure; Increase Entrance Fee

November 23, 2020 - Former Idaho Parks Director Yvonne Ferrell Dies

November 20, 2020 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Gets New, More User-Friendly Website

November 13, 2020 - Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Wins Award for Junior Ranger Program

November 12, 2020 - Reservations for State Park Campsites Available on December 10th

October 19, 2020 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Receives CARES Act Funding to Cover COVID-19 Impacts to Parks, Sees Record Visitation

October 6, 2020 - Health Advisory Issued for Cascade Reservoir Due to Harmful Algal Bloom

September 25, 2020 - Thousand Springs State Park Visitor Center to Provide New Opportunities, Convenience to Visitors

September 18, 2020 - Be Outside Idaho Grant Program to Temporarily Suspend Grant Cycle for 2020-2021

September 16, 2020 - IDPR Recreational Grant Cycle Begins

September 8, 2020 - Susan Buxton Becomes Interim Director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation