Winchester Lake State Park
Also known as Winchester State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso yurts
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 924-7563
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park update10/07/2026 Health Advisory at Winchester Lake: Recent samples taken by Nez Perce Tribe Water Resources Division in Winchester Lake show elevated… (more)
10/07/2026 Health Advisory at Winchester Lake: Recent samples taken by Nez Perce Tribe Water Resources Division in Winchester Lake show elevated levels of toxins produced by cyanobacteria which can be harmful to people, pets, and livestock. Visitors are urged to use caution when recreating near the water. • Humans, pets, and livestock should not drink affected lake water. • Humans and animals should stay out of affected water • Fish should be cleaned and rinsed with clean water. Only the fillet portion should be consumed. If you have any questions, please contact the park at 208-924-7563 2026/2027 Winter Season Update: • Bitterroot & Camas Loops, the shower house, and fish cleaning station are closed October 1st for the season. • Our basic sites in Appaloosa Loop and Yurts are open year-round. • Potable water is still accessible at frost free spigots in our basic campsite and yurt loops. • The RV dump station is still open; Water is turned off. • Firewood is available for purchase of $7.00 per bundle.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Winchester Lake State Park is a 297-acre park in Lewis County, about 21 miles southeast of Lewiston.
The park supports winter sports, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers. 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.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
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.
Statewide fee rule from Idaho's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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 · leash up to 6 feet
Pets: Yes on a 6-foot leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight: 46 serviced, 22 standard, 3 ADA campsites, 4 yurts (2 ADA). Reservations can be made for Memorial Day through Labor Day for campsites and year-round for yurts. (All sites with the exception of the Lodgepole Yurt are pet-friendly)
General accommodations: RV Campsites, Tent Campsites, Yurts
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingWinter sportsFishingHikingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHistoric sites and toursBoatingPicnicking
Trails
Winter Groomed Nordic Track(s): Yes
Trail Types: • Hike
- Bike
- Nordic
Boating and paddling
Boating: Dock, ramp, electric boats only, no gas engines
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Yurts
✓ 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 Boat Ramp
- ADA Campsite
- ADA Restroom
- ADA Yurt
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1786 Forest Rd
Winchester, ID 83555 - Nearest town
- Lewiston — about 21 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.2359, -116.6276
- Phone
- (208) 924-7563
- win@idpr.idaho.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 38 miles S of Lewiston, ID | 138 miles S of Spokane, WA | 234 miles N of Boise, ID
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 23, 2025
- 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. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology