Winchester Lake State Park surrounds a 103-acre lake, nestled in a forested area
at the foot of the Craig Mountains, just off US 95 adjoining the town of
Winchester.
Winters at the park are long and cold with ample snowfall. Summers are short
with warm days and cool, refreshing evenings. Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir are
the predominant vegetation. Wildlife often seen in the park includes
white-tailed deer, Canada geese, muskrats, Steller’s jay, osprey, and Columbian
ground squirrels. The Wolf Education and Research Center is located one mile
from the entrance to the park.
Location: Winchester, ID
North Central Idaho, 36 miles S. of Lewiston
Mailing Address
Box 186
Winchester, ID 83555
Phone: (208) 924-7563
Fax: (208) 924-5941
Toll Free: (866) 634-3246
The Park Today
Our non hook-up camping loop A and our Yurts are available year round. Also,
watch for the Interpretive schedule of walks, talks and workshops coming soon.
The park offers year-round recreation activities and has a modern campground
with 69 campsites, and 4 yurts. Canoeing, fishing, picnicking and hiking are
popular summer activities. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing,
ice-skating, and ice fishing.
The most popular activity at Winchester is fishing for rainbow trout, which are
planted annually by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Fishing for bullhead
and smallmouth bass is also popular. The lake provides excellent nutrients and
supports large populations of all three species. Small boats are allowed;
gasoline engines are not.
Park Restrictions:
Pets are welcome in the park, however they must be on a leash and attended at
all times.
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