WINTER 2025 UPDATE
- Harriman State Park is now charging the $6 Winter Access Fee per visitor, in addition to the MVEF fee of $7. This winter access fee goes towards the park’s maintenance of plowing equipment and keeping the park accessible to the public in winter conditions, as well as grooming services and equipment maintenance. Fees can be paid with cash/check at the entrance kiosk, or inside the Visitor Center during posted staffed hours. Please be advised that due to current staffing shortages, reduced hours will be available. Trail grooming will occur 1-2 times weekly, staffing and weather dependent.
- Harriman State Park will be undergoing extensive water and septic upgrades in 2025. This will have a significant impact on the park’s rental facilities, day use areas and parking lots. For the months of May through October of 2025, buildings that have water or septic will not be available for rental due to the construction occurring in and around them. The park’s four yurts will be available for rent through the state’s new reservations system, however. Please refer to this reservation system for the most current availabilities of the park’s rental facilities. We appreciate your patience during this period of improvement to the park’s infrastructure.
- NOW HIRING! Harriman State Park is searching for a skilled Maintenance Ranger. This is an exciting full-time position central to supporting the park’s infrastructure and operations. Responsibilities include vehicle and equipment maintenance; historic building upkeep; skilled labor/handyman responsibilities; and trail work. This is a core position within the park, one perfect for someone with great organizational skills, working with your hands, and who enjoys public service. The position’s payrate is $21.00 per hour, with a competitive state benefits package. If interested, please visit https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/employment to apply.
Attention: Dogs are only permitted in parking lots. There are no summer trails for use with dogs. Dogs cannot be left unattended and must always be on a six-foot leash. Department employees may impound or remove any stray or unattended animals at the owner’s expense. (IDAPA 26.01 20.175. 09)
Be Bear Aware! Remember to make noise; travel in groups only hike/bike during daylight hours. Always carry bear spray.
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Visitors to Harriman State Park during the winter season can enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, lodging, photography, and wildlife viewing. The park offers 24 miles of groomed trails for a variety of winter activities.
- classic cross country skiing
- skate skiing
- snowshoeing
- fat-tire biking
Multiple-use
The park is proud to offer multiple-use trails to serve a variety of visitors and outdoor enthusiasts in fulfilment of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation’s mission to; “Improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation, and resource stewardship.” We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality.
In order for all to safely enjoy the trails they share, it is essential to extend courtesy to other users.
- Be aware of trail etiquette and yielding to other users
- Be mindful of any one-way trails.
- Those on snowshoes and fat-tire bikes need to be mindful of and stay off the groomed ski track.
- Fat-tire bikers should have a minimum width of 3.7-inch diameter tires with pressure of 5 P.S.I. or less. Also, be aware of trail conditions– Ride on the most firm part of the track. Do not ride in soft snow conditions; if you leave a rut deeper than 1 inch, it is too soft.
Programming
The park offers a variety of educational and experiential programs on Saturdays throughout the winter. Self-guided activities for kids, such as the Jr. Ranger and Jr. Snow Explorer Backpack programs are available every day!
Fees
- Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee: $7 per vehicle, Idaho State Parks Passport, or Annual Pass
- Winter Access Pass: Daily: $6 per person, Season Pass: $50 Individual, $75 Per Couple, $100 Per Family (Winter Access Fees are charged in addition to your Motor Vehicle Entry Fees). Gift Certificates are available. Call the park for details
For more information, please contact Harriman State Park at 208-558-7368 or har@idpr.idaho.gov.
Current Conditions
Address: 3489 Green Canyon Rd
Island Park, ID 83429
Phone: (208) 558-7368
Hours of Operation: Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
