Winchester Lake State Park offers forested lake scenery, fishing, trails, camping and year-round yurt stays south of Lewiston. Families can choose a day visit or reserve an overnight base.
Plan your visit
1786 Forest Rd, Winchester, Idaho 83555
- Admission
- General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
- Hours
- Day use generally 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; changes possible
- Parking
- Parking arrangements need confirmation
- Restrooms
- Flush and vault toilets; service varies by location/season
- Access
- Accessible camping, yurts, restroom and boat ramp listed
- Setting
- Outdoor
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Visitor update (October 15, 2026): Water advisory issued October 7, 2026: elevated cyanobacteria toxins have been detected in Winchester Lake. People and animals should stay out of affected lake water and should not drink it. Check the official park update before visiting. Winter services: Bitterroot and Camas camping loops, the shower house and fish-cleaning station closed October 1, 2026 for the season. Appaloosa basic campsites and yurts remain open year-round, with potable water at frost-free spigots in those loops. Official visitor notice
🌳 Amenities & Features
- Lake fishing
- Trails
- Campgrounds and yurts
- Boat ramp
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
💡 Good to Know
- The park allows electric boats but no gasoline engines. Canoe rentals depend on water temperature and availability.
- Day-use hours are generally 7 a.m.-10 p.m., subject to park-manager changes. Check entrance fees, camping rates and seasonal services.
- Accessible campsites, yurts, restrooms and a boat ramp are listed; confirm the exact facility and route required.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15
Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The Winchester Lake park update lists the RV dump station open, with its water turned off for winter. Existing lake-water advisory and winter campground/service closures still apply.