Harriman State Park is the Outdoor Enthusiast's Winter Paradise!
In the winter, Harriman State Park in Island Park , Idaho, becomes a premier winter recreation destination with 25 miles of groomed multiple-use trails. If you are looking for beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, and trails to fit all your needs, Harriman has what you seek!
Hit the trails
Harriman State Park lies within a 16,000-acre wildlife refuge in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem . This public park proudly offers scenic trails, including fat biking, snow-shoeing, classic cross-country skiing and skate skiing, to serve visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.
If you want a short cross-country excursion, try out the Ranch Loop. This 1.7-mile trail is considered a generally easy route and takes around 30 minutes but offers amazing winter views. Want to spend more time on a trail? Explore the Harriman Hounds! This 6.1-mile loop takes about 2 hours to complete and provides solitude during the quieter hours of the day.
Insider information on Harriman trail safety tips
Trail guidelines are essential! Please observe one-way designations and for those on snowshoes or fat-tire bikes, avoid groomed ski tracks. Fat-tire bikers must use tires with a minimum width of 3.7 inches and maintain a tire pressure of 5 P.S.I. or lower. Additionally, riders should exercise caution by riding on the firmest section of the trail and avoiding soft snow conditions, aiming not to leave ruts deeper than 1 inch.
Inside and Out in Harriman State Park
Harriman State Park provides diverse lodging choices for overnight stays. Options range from the Railroad Ranch Dormitory/Dining Hall , accommodating up to 40 people, to the more intimate three-bedroom, rustic yet comfortable Ranch Manager's House or Cattle Foreman’s House .
For a unique experience, stay in a Harriman Yurt — Mongolian-style domed tents located near Silver Lake and available for overnight guests. Visitors may also take advantage of two warming huts when out and about during the day - the historic Jones House , open weekend days and holiday Mondays, and the Becker Yurt, open to the public on weekdays.
Alternatively, explore the numerous RV parks and campgrounds in the surrounding area of Eastern Idaho for an overnight experience outside the park. Because camping and RV sites are open seasonally, visit our Stay page for more details on these lodging locations.
Harriman State Park has everything you need to explore the beautiful Idaho outdoors. Visit the Park this winter for a relaxing and exhilerating outdoor recreation experience.
