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Heyburn State Park

Heyburn State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Idaho

Location:Northern Idaho, south of Coeur d'Alene.
Facilities:132 campsites (some with electricity), 2 rental cottages, picnic shelters, trails, restrooms, showers, boat ramp, marina, store, cruise boat, volleyball area, playground, developed wildlife viewing site, interpretive center.
Activities:Camping, swimming, fishing, boating, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, waterfowl hunting, guided nature walks, wildlife observation, interpretive programs.
Special Features:Created in 1908, Heyburn is the oldest state park in the Pacific Northwest and includes 3 lakes: Chatcolet, Benewah, and Hidden lakes. In addition, the Saint Joe River meanders along the eastern boundary of the park. Before it was a park, this area was a gathering place for the Coeur d'Alene Indian tribe.
Address:1291 Chatcolet Rd
Plummer, ID 83851
Phone:208-686-1308
Fax:208-686-3003
Phone:866-634-3246
Web: www.idahoparks.org/parks/heyburn.aspx
Size: 5,744 acres land; 2,332 acres water. Elevation: 2,128-3,366 feet.
See other parks in Idaho.
Parks Directory of the United States, 5th Edition. © 2007 by Omnigraphics, Inc.
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