McCroskey State Park

03/11/2025

Look at that smile. That's the face of someone who knows that Idaho isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a way of life. This summer, be part of the team that connects people to Idaho’s incredible parks, trails, and outdoor spaces. With 30 Idaho State Parks and countless recreation areas across the state, there’s a perfect fit for you. We’re expecting a high number of applications this season, so apply soon for the best chance at securing your ideal position. If your top choice fills up, consider exploring another park—Idaho is full of opportunities!
Learn more and apply now with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Visit our website: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/seasonal-employment-idaho-state-parks/
Photo submitted by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation staff.

03/06/2025

Idaho isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a way of life. This summer, be part of the team that connects people to Idaho’s incredible parks, trails, and outdoor spaces. Whether you're maintaining scenic campsites, leading outdoor programs, or helping visitors, every day is an adventure. Find out what parks and programs are the right fit for you.
Apply now: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/seasonal-employment-idaho-state-parks/

10/27/2024

We don’t make decisions lightly in Idaho State Parks, and appreciate UI helping us to make the process more informed. Many thanks to those that participated in this project: the students that did interviews and helped analyze the responses, faculty and graduate students, neighboring land owners, trail users, conservation organizations, campers, and importantly Schitsu'umsh, the Coeur d’Alene tribe who were here since time immemorial. Public land matters to us all and it’s important for everyone to have a voice in how it is managed.

McCroskey Park project shows University of Idaho students the importance of stakeholder input in management of public lands.

09/19/2024

To all who love McCroskey State Park:

We are seeking your help! To continue to preserve and improve this beautiful place, we are looking for people who would be willing to be interviewed by a team of students from the University of Idaho that are assisting us in a survey.

We’d like information on how to improve motorized and non-motorized trail usage, accessibility, with preservation of this important resource for generations to come a top priority.

Please send us a direct message or email us at [email protected] if you’re interested. Thank you!

07/26/2024

Due to unhealthy air quality and per order of the Department of Environmental Quality, we will be implementing an open burn ban at Dworshak, Wi******er, McCroskey, and Hells Gate State Parks. This means no campfires, charcoal, or gas fire rings. You can still use gas cookstoves.

Thank you for your understanding!

07/07/2024

04/20/2024

Exciting things in the works! We are expanding public recreation, education, and resource preservation through thoughtful land management and development. With the insight and research generated from our partners at UI we are working on a new day use area that encompasses palouse prairie education, preservation, and restoration.

McCroskey Park project shows University of Idaho students the importance of stakeholder input in management of public lands.

08/09/2023

Attention North Region Park Visitors: Most northern counties are now under a Stage 2 Burn Restriction. This means no fires or charcoal. Thank you for your understanding!

Current Parks with Campfire and Propane-Fueled Fire Ring Bans:
Priest Lake State Park
Round Lake State Park
Farragut State Park
Heyburn State Park
McCroskey State Park

More info here: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire.../fire-restrictions-finder/
Read full press release: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/pressrelease/fire-restrictions-within-idaho-state-parks-2/

08/09/2023

Attention incoming campers to McCroskey State Park:

At 12:01am on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will go into effect in the Northern 5 Idaho counties, which includes McCroskey State Park.

What does this mean if you're camping at McCroskey?

All open flame fires are prohibited in the park. This includes building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. Portable campfire rings are NOT permitted in state parks that have the burn ban. Absolutely NO open flame devices are allowed.

The ONLY exceptions to the rule at state parks are for cooking stoves that are enclosed gas, propane, or butane type camp stoves with an ON/OFF switch.

Please come prepared if you are planning to camp at McCroskey, and only bring liquid gas camp stoves with an on/off switch and plenty of water as our well is significantly underperforming.

07/20/2023

Attention: We are doing maintenance on the water system starting 7/20 which has resulted in the water lines needing to be purged. We're working as quickly as possible, but there may not be water available through the weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience.