Idaho State Parks
Idaho State Parks, run by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR), has 24 state parks, 1 natural area or preserve, 2 state trails, 1 park unit in this directory. 25 units offer camping and 3 allow dogs under park rules.
The state reports 28 units (source); counts differ when the state includes or excludes areas such as trails, boat launches or undeveloped land. See coverage notes.
Map and filter Idaho parksOfficial site: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Current alerts 26 parks
Fees, passes and reservations
Entrance fees and passes
Per vehicle: Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee $7/day ($14/day for non-residents at premium parks), waived by the Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.
- Idaho State Parks Passport — $10 per vehicle per year (Idaho residents, bought with vehicle registration). Waives the motor vehicle entrance fee at Idaho state parks; camping and other fees still apply; not valid for Park N' Ski Details
- Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) Annual sticker — $80. Waives the daily motor vehicle entrance fee (aimed at out-of-state guests) Details
Reservations
Bookings use IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov).
Day-use shelters/areas are reservable; general day use needs no reservation.
Pets
Park pages state 'Pets: Yes on a 6-foot leash' (Park Information tab); some parks add rules such as no pets in cabins. Source
Browse Idaho parks by activity
Camping 25Cabins and lodging 9Swimming 17Fishing 24Boating and paddling 20Hiking 27Historic sites 20Horseback riding 18Winter recreation 13
All 28 parks and units
Listed by designation. Fees shown are the main entrance fee where the park posts one.
State parks (24)
Natural areas and preserves (1)
State trails (2)
Other park units (1)
Recently updated
- Thousand Springs State Park — changed Oct 29, 2026
- Eagle Island State Park — changed Oct 29, 2026
- Lake Cascade State Park — changed Oct 29, 2026
- Castle Rocks State Park — changed Oct 29, 2026
Coverage notes
Inventory source: WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page). We re-check it weekly and keep renamed, merged and closed parks traceable.
Not included: Park N' Ski areas, boat ramps, OHV/snowmobile trail systems (IDPR recreation programs, not state park units in the Find a Park directory); Two of the '30 state parks, trails and attractions' on the About page (managed outside the state park system or not a visitor destination).
Statewide information last reviewed Oct 29, 2026.