Harriman State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $7Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso yurts
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 558-7368
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park update• The $7 per-vehicle MVEF (Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee) is in effect. Summer and Fall 2026: *Harriman State Park will have portions of its property… (more)
• The $7 per-vehicle MVEF (Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee) is in effect. Summer and Fall 2026: *Harriman State Park will have portions of its property under construction from approximately Labor Day through Halloween. Heavy equipment, dust, noise and workers will be present in these areas. Watch closely for signage, cones, caution tape and other construction barriers. Please follow any instructions given to you by park staff or workers. Always stay on official park trails; do not ride or hike on unmarked trails. • HAUNTS OF HARRIMAN is coming soon: Friday and Saturday October 23+24. Interested in volunteering? Please call the park for more info. • The Boys House is open as a family gathering space with complimentary refreshments. Seasonal crafts and board games are available to all. • The Honeymoon Hotel is our headquarters for all Junior Ranger activities. Come watch the youth-focused park movie with your family here. • Restrooms are located at the Visitor Center and Boys House in the historic district. • Cygnet, Ermine and Wyethia Yurts are available to rent year-round; Becker Yurt is available to rent from May 15-October 15. If you’re wanting to hear the famous Harriman elk bugle…
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Fremont County, about 38 miles northeast of Rexburg, Harriman State Park covers about 11,236 acres.
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, historic sites, boating, and biking. The official site lists about 22 miles of trails. Water access includes a boat ramp. Roofed lodging includes yurts.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
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.
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
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Boise).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| The | $7 |
| Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee | $7 |
| Winter Access Pass: Daily | $6 · person |
| Winter Access Pass: Daily | $50 · person |
| Winter Access Pass: Daily | $75 · person |
| Winter Access Pass: Daily | $100 · person |
Official wording
The $7 per-vehicle MVEF (Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee) is in effect. 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
Idaho park passes
- 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
From the Idaho state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov)
- Phone
- 1-888-922-6743
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets: No
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight: Dorms, bunkhouse, Scovel Center, cabins, yurts
General accommodations: Lodges/Houses, Yurts
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Bunkhouse & Cookhouse
- Boys House
- Ranch Manager's House
- Cattle Foreman's House
- Harriman Yurts
- Harriman Backcountry Yurt
Bunkhouse & Cookhouse
- Bunkhouse accommodates up to 13 people; including 4 in the cookhouse.
- The Bunkhouse includes a common area, two rest rooms (one with a small claw foot tub, the other a shower stall) and 4 bedrooms
- One of the two bedrooms downstairs contains a queen bed, the other a twin. One queen bedroom and one with 4 twin beds upstairs.
- Linens are provided
- Two bedrooms with full sized beds are available in the Cookhouse next door, sharing a bathroom with the original claw foot tub.
- Cookhouse has a fully equipped kitchen, including a grill, ovens, fridge, microwave, and has plenty of kitchenware to accommodate your group
- Renters are responsible for cleaning facilities
Cost: $200 – $220 per night (plus sales tax) 2-night stay minimum stay required.
Read more from the park
Reservations: 1-888-922-6743
Customer Service: 1-888-778-4520
Common area of the bunkhouse
Common area of the bunkhouse
Two additional bedrooms are available in the Cookhouse next door sharing a bathroom with the original claw foot tub.
The cookhouse has a fully equipped kitchen, including a grill, ovens, fridge, microwave, and has plenty of kitchenware to accommodate your group. The eating and meeting area includes a cozy corner where you can relax.
Boys House
- The Boys House is a completely renovated meeting room with river front views.
- Popular for wedding receptions and meetings for up to 70 people, the Boys House is equipped with tables and chairs, a counter and sink and 2 restrooms
- Audio/visual equipment is not available. Renters are responsible for cleanup
Cost: $80 for a full day, plus sales tax
Reservations: Call Harriman State Park at 208-558-7368 up to 12 months in advance.
The Boys House meeting room
Ranch Manager's House
- 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
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
Cattle Foreman's House
This is a beautifully furnished three-bedroom cabin (maximum capacity of 6) located within the historic Railroad Ranch. A wood burning stove and complete kitchen make this historic cabin an incredibly comfortable way to enjoy Harriman State Park. Two of the bedrooms have full-sized beds, the third bedroom has 1 twin bed, and the unit has a pull out full-size sofa bed.
Cost: $200-$220, with a two-night minimum stay required.
Reservations: 1-888-922-6743
Customer Service: 1-888-778-4520
The cattle foreman’s house has bunk beds in one room and two rooms with queen size beds.
Bathroom
The kitchen and breakfast nook.
Living Room
Living Room
Harriman Yurts
For an unforgettable mountain experience, spend a night in the rustic, canvas-walled, Cygnet and Wyethia Yurts. The overnight adventure includes two bunk beds that sleep six, a wood-burning stove, indoor picnic table and benches, and propane stove and lantern.
Yurt Amenities
- A cozy wood-stove
- Bunk beds sleep up to 6 people, with a single bed on top and double futon on bottom.
- Propane cooking stove and lantern
- Raised porch with uninhibited views of the night sky
- Drinking water nearby
- Vault toilet and wood supply are located nearby
- Great opportunities for photography
Cost: $75 – $110
Reservations: 1-888-922-6743 or online 24/7
Customer Service: 1-888-778-4520
Items to bring: Head lamp/flashlight, propane canisters (one each for the provided Coleman Stove and lantern), water container (faucet located outside Cygnet Yurt), food, camp cookware and utensils, and bedding, such as sleeping bags and pillows.
Please note:
- Only stoves, lanterns or other appliances designed for indoor use are allowed in yurts
- Pets are not allowed
- No smoking in yurts
- Parking accommodates two vehicles
- Renters are responsible for light cleaning
Harriman Backcountry Yurt
Becker Backcountry Yurt
This unique outdoor experience allows you to get away from it all by hiking or biking to a backcountry yurt to enjoy the splendor of Harriman State Park. The yurt sits on a knoll overlooking Thurmon Creek and grassy meadows with views of the Tetons.
SITE DETAILS
- Season: May 1st – November 30th
- Distance from Parking: 1.5 miles
- Sleeps: 6
- Cost: $85-$90
- Check-in Time: 3:00 pm
- Check-out Time: 12:00 pm
AMENITIES:
- Wood Stove
- Camp Stove
- 2 Bunk Beds (twin over queen)
- Table and Benches
- Hutch
- Vault Toilet
- Firewood
- Bear Proof Food Storage Box
WHAT TO BRING:
This is a backcountry, “pack it in, pack it out” experience. You are responsible to bring everything you need, other than what is listed above. All trash must be packed out.
- Water (No potable water is available at the yurt. Water must be packed in or can be pumped and filtered, from Thurmon Creek at campers’ own risk).
- Propane Fuel Canisters for Stove and Lantern (1 lb. green Coleman type)
- Pots, Pans and Cooking Gear
- Garbage Bags
- Bedding
- Bear Spray
RESTRICTIONS:
- No Campfires
- No Smoking
- No Pets
- No Horses
SAFETY:
You are in Bear Country! Be Bear Aware.
- Proper Food storage is required.
- Carry bear spray.
- Hike in groups.
- Make your presence known.
- Check with park for Bear information, warnings and updates.
There are no landline telephones readily available, and cell coverage can be spotty. The park office is over 3 miles away and is open 8 am- 6 pm, (208) 558-7368. Rangers do live onsite, and are housed in the Ranch Foreman’s House and historic Ranch Office. In a medical emergency call 911.
RESERVATION INFORMATION:
- Reservations: 1-888-922-6743 or online getoutside.idaho.gov/permits/
- Customer Service: 1-888-778-4520
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingWinter sportsHikingFishingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsPicnicking
Trails
Trail Types: • Hike
- Bike
- Horse
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Boat ramp
Lodging
- Yurts
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Features: • ADA Restroom
- ADA Trail
- ADA Yurt
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3489 Green Canyon Rd
Island Park, ID 83429 - Nearest town
- Rexburg — about 38 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.3226, -111.4604
- Phone
- (208) 558-7368
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 28 miles S of West Yellowstone, MT | 130 miles N of Pocatello, ID | 258 miles N of Ogden, Utah
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 16, 2026
- WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology