PARK UPDATE:
2025: Spring/Summer
- Spring trails are now open; the $6 winter access fee has ended for the season.
- The $7 per-vehicle MVEF (Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee) remains in effect.
- Seasonal trail closures (April 15–June 15) for waterfowl nesting:
- Affected segments run from the North Gate to the John Muir Trail along the Henrys Fork River, near the bird sanctuary.
- Construction notice (May – October):
- Extensive water and septic upgrades will impact rental cabins, day‑use areas, parking lots, and roadways.
- Buildings with water/septic service will be offline for rentals; the four yurts are bookable via the new reservations system. getoutside.idaho.gov/harriman
- The Boys House remains open as a family gathering space.
- Dog policy:
- Dogs allowed only in parking lots; no summer‑season trail access.
- Must be on a six‑foot leash and attended at all times; stray or unattended animals may be impounded at owner’s expense (IDAPA 26.01.20.175.09).
- Bear‑aware reminders:
- Make noise, travel in groups, stick to daylight hours.
- Carry bear spray and a bell.
- Follow our Facebook page for the latest trail conditions, upcoming events, and a link to local weather.
Park Reservations
By phone: 1-888-9-CAMPID or 1-888-922-6743
- This 4-bedroom fully furnished log home (maximum capacity of 8 people) has a modern kitchen, a rustic knotty-pine living room with a stone fireplace and an enclosed sun porch. It’s perfect for that once-in-a-lifetime fly-fishing vacation
Cost: $160 – $236 (plus tax), with a two-night minimum stay required.
Reservations: 1-888-922-6743
Customer Service: 1-888-778-4520
When the Railroad Ranch was in operation, this is where the ranch manager lived.
Enjoy the rustic, knotty pine interior and stone fireplace with the comforts a modern kitchen provides.
Enjoy the rustic, knotty pine interior and stone fireplace with the comforts a modern kitchen provides.
The enclosed porch is a favorite hang out on summer evenings. From here you can watch activity on the Henrys Fork.
The bedrooms are cozy.
The bedrooms are cozy.
The bedrooms are cozy.
The bedrooms are cozy.
The kitchen is clean and convenient.
The kitchen is clean and convenient.
Dining Room
Current Conditions
Contact the Park
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.
