Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR)

What Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) does

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) is a state government agency operating under the authority of the State of Idaho, headquartered at 5657 Warm Springs Ave, Boise. It manages a network of more than 30 state parks and recreation areas spanning Idaho's diverse geographies—from the panhandle to the southern border—including the 73-mile Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, Three Island Crossing State Park, Thousand Springs State Park (comprising six units across approximately 2,000 acres), Round Lake State Park, Bear Lake, and others. The agency provides outdoor recreation, historical interpretation, environmental education, and group event services to the general public, tourists, schools, and youth groups, serving both Idaho residents and out-of-state visitors.

IDPR's core operations rest on a web-based reservation and content management platform accessible via parksandrecreation.idaho.gov and the centralized booking portal getoutside.idaho.gov, which handles campsite, cabin, yurt, and day-use reservations across the system. The agency maintains social media channels, downloadable trail maps and visitor guides, and an event calendar for programming such as the Junior Ranger program, the Observatory Program at Bruneau Dunes, and First Day Hikes. Field operations include park offices, on-site staff, and visitor centers such as the Oregon Trail History and Education Center at Three Island Crossing and the shared Thousand Springs/Hagerman Fossil Beds Visitor Center.

IDPR's revenue model combines user fees with state government appropriations. User-fee revenue streams include a $7 per-vehicle motor vehicle entrance fee, camping and accommodation fees (cabin and yurt rentals, with options such as $200–$330/night Ritter Island rental homes), equipment rentals ($14–$18/hour for canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards at Round Lake), and group use and event permits ($25/day shelters, $800/day wedding venue at Ritter Island, $50/day group use areas). The annual Idaho State Parks Passport offers unlimited access for frequent visitors. As a public sector entity, IDPR is funded primarily through state budget appropriations and grants, operating under the oversight of the Idaho Park & Recreation Board with no private equity holders.

Name

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR)

Legal name

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Website

https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) is a state government agency managing 30+ state parks and recreation areas across Idaho, providing camping, trails, cabins, and outdoor recreation services to the general public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Recreation Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

National/State Park Campgrounds & Public Campgrounds (THAMAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campground & Overnight Facilities Operations (Campsites, Cabins, Backcountry Huts) (THAAAGAE), Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD), Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA), Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• State park management
• Outdoor recreation services
• Public campground reservations
• Environmental education programs
• Historic site preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise, Idaho

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Motor Vehicle Entry Fees: Visitors to Idaho state parks pay a $7 motor vehicle entrance fee per vehicle per day, or can purchase an Idaho State Parks Passport/annual pass for unlimited park access.
2. Camping and Accommodations: IDPR generates revenue from overnight camping (serviced campsites, standard campsites), cabin rentals, and yurt bookings. Fees vary by accommodation type and residency status. Example: Three Island Crossing charges $7 entrance fee and $10 dump station fee; Thousand Springs Ritter Island rental homes range from $200-$330/night depending on size and residency.
3. Equipment and Facility Rentals: Round Lake State Park rents canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards at $14-$18/hour. Equipment rental represents a supplementary revenue stream from park visitors.
4. Group Use and Event Permits: Fees for group shelter reservations, conference room bookings, and wedding venues at parks. Example: $25/day use fee plus $25 reservation fee for shelters; $800/day plus $25 reservation fee for Ritter Island wedding venue.
5. State Government Appropriations: As a state government agency, IDPR is funded through annual state budget appropriations, grants, and special funds in addition to user fee revenues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IDPR manages Idaho's state park system, providing public access to more than 30 state parks and recreation areas that offer day-use recreation, overnight accommodations (RV/tent campsites, cabins, yurts, and historic rental homes), interpretive trails, equipment rentals, and educational programs. Core sellable offerings include the annual Idaho State Parks Passport motor vehicle entry pass, individual park admission, overnight accommodation bookings, equipment rentals, and group-use/event permits. Reservations are processed through the centralized getoutside.idaho.gov platform and a phone reservation line.

Product overview

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) operates a unified state parks system offering outdoor recreation across 30+ state parks throughout Idaho. The core offering includes day-use access to parks and overnight accommodations through camping (RV and tent sites), cabins, and yurts. Major destinations include the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes (a premier 73-mile paved trail), Three Island Crossing State Park (with Oregon Trail history programming), Thousand Springs State Park (with multiple geological units), and Round Lake State Park. IDPR also provides educational programs like the Junior Ranger Program and specialty activities including disc golf. Reservations are managed through the getoutside.idaho.gov system, and the Idaho State Parks Passport provides annual park access.

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Products and services

• Idaho State Parks Network A network of more than 30 state parks across Idaho offering day-use recreation, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, and educational programming for the general public. Each park charges a $7 motor vehicle entry fee per vehicle per day, waivable with a valid Idaho State Parks Passport.
• Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes A 73-mile paved trail spanning the Idaho panhandle between Mullan and Plummer, co-managed by IDPR and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe on a former Union Pacific rail corridor remediated from historic mining contamination. Serves cyclists, in-line skaters, walkers, wheelchair users, Nordic skiers, snowshoers, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts.
• Three Island Crossing State Park A state park featuring historic Oregon Trail crossings, a campground with water and electrical service, eight cabins, picnic areas, and the Oregon Trail History and Education Center. Charges $7 motor vehicle entry fee and $10 dump station fee; campground and cabins available for overnight stays.
• Thousand Springs State Park A multi-unit state park with six units (Billingsley Creek, Kelton Trail, Box Canyon, Crystal Springs, Malad Gorge, Niagara Springs, and Ritter Island) featuring geological springs, gorges, and historic sites. Includes the Ritter Island rental homes and wedding venue.
• Round Lake State Park A forested park in the northern panhandle of Idaho situated on a 58-acre lake, offering camping, boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, and equipment rentals (canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards at $14-$18/hour).
• Idaho State Parks Passport (Annual Motor Vehicle Entry Fee Pass) An annual motor vehicle entry fee pass providing unlimited access to Idaho state parks for the year. Sold through the main IDPR website and park offices, waiving the $7 per-vehicle-per-day entry fee.
• Overnight Camping (RV and Tent Sites) Serviced and standard campsites available across Idaho state parks with amenities including water, electricity, and dump stations. Reservations managed through the getoutside.idaho.gov platform.
• Cabin Rentals Cabin rentals available at Three Island Crossing State Park (8 cabins) and other select parks for overnight stays. Reservations processed via the centralized reservation platform.
• Yurt Rentals Yurt accommodations available at Idaho City Yurts and select state parks for overnight stays. Reservations processed via the centralized reservation platform.
• Ritter Island Rental Homes Three historic overnight rental homes on Ritter Island at Thousand Springs State Park: Rock House (up to 10 people, Resident $300/night, Non-Resident $330/night); Yellow House (up to 4 people, Resident $200/night, Non-Resident $220/night); Pink House (up to 2 people, ADA accessible).
• Equipment Rentals (Canoes, Kayaks, SUP Boards) Round Lake State Park rents canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) boards at $14-$18 per hour for park visitors.
• Group Use Areas, Shelters, and Event Permits Reservable group-use facilities including River View Shelter ($25/day, 200-person max), Western Pine Shelter ($25/day, 100-person max), Sunrise View Shelter ($25/day), and the Oregon Trail History Center conference room ($25/day, 60-person occupancy). Group use areas at Niagara Springs and Malad Gorge are $50/day plus a $25 reservation fee, with MVEF waived for Passport holders. Includes the Ritter Island wedding venue at $800/day plus $25 reservation fee.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coeur d'Alene TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Coeur d'Alene Tribe partnered with Union Pacific Railroad, the U.S. Government, and the State of Idaho to create the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. The trail passes through the interior boundaries of the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation and is co-managed by IDPR and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. The partnership transformed a former rail corridor contaminated by historic mining into a premier recreation trail as part of an environmental remediation effort.
• Union Pacific RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion Pacific Railroad partnered with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, U.S. Government, and State of Idaho to create the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes on a former rail corridor. Union Pacific contributed the land and worked with partners on the environmental remediation of historic mining contamination.
• U.S. GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Government was a partner in the creation of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, contributing to the environmental remediation of the historic Silver Valley rail corridor and supporting the development of public recreation infrastructure on formerly contaminated lands.
• Friends of Idaho State ParksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Friends of Idaho State Parks is a nonprofit organization that supports Idaho's state parks through fundraising, advocacy, volunteer coordination, and promotional activities. The organization operates as an external fundraising and community engagement arm of IDPR.
• National Park Service (Hagerman Fossil Beds)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Thousand Springs State Park Visitor Center enhances recreational and historical offerings for both Thousand Springs State Park and the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, providing rangers and resources in a single location that serves both federal and state park visitors.
• The Idaho Park & Recreation BoardcoreOthersThe Idaho Park & Recreation Board is the governing body that oversees IDPR policies, major decisions, and strategic direction. The board provides public governance and oversight of the department's operations and capital investments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ReserveAmerica: ReserveAmerica is a private-sector reservation platform provider that powers camping and facility bookings for numerous state park systems. Functions as an ecosystem/infrastructure partner (and in some cases competitor) rather than a recreation operator, comparable to the technology layer that underpins IDPR's own reservation system.
• Recreation.gov: Recreation.gov is the federal government's centralized reservation platform for federal lands and some state-managed facilities. It is an enabler/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor to IDPR's getoutside.idaho.gov platform, but serves a similar reservation/booking function for outdoor recreation inventory nationwide.

Direct peers

• California State Parks: California State Parks operates a comparable state government park system managing camping, cabins, and day-use across 280+ parks. Both agencies share the same statutory model, user-fee-plus-appropriations revenue mix, and reservation platform approach, making it the closest direct peer in terms of operating model and product breadth.
• Utah State Parks: Utah State Parks operates a similar state-run system of campgrounds, cabins, and outdoor recreation destinations. Directly comparable in product mix (overnight accommodations, day-use, interpretive programs) and in operating leverage from out-of-state visitor demand, particularly from neighboring Idaho.
• Washington State Parks: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission operates the state park system for Washington, sharing IDPR's inventory of campgrounds, cabins, and day-use facilities. Highly analogous peer in scale, governance structure (governing board plus agency), and product breadth across a similar Pacific Northwest geography.
• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department manages Oregon's state park system with a similar mix of developed campgrounds, yurts, cabins, and trails, serving a neighboring regional visitor base. Same government operating model, similar product mix of overnight accommodations and day-use facilities, and overlapping geographic markets in the Pacific Northwest.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): KOA is the largest private franchised network of campgrounds in North America with hundreds of RV and tent sites, cabins, and deluxe accommodations. Directly competes with IDPR's overnight lodging product, especially for RV travelers, and operates with greater pricing flexibility and loyalty program reach than the public system.
• Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks oversees Montana's state parks system with comparable campgrounds, cabins, and outdoor recreation programs. Same government operating model, similar Rocky Mountain / Northern Great Plains geography, and a similar reliance on camping fees and visitor revenue alongside appropriations.

Emerging players

• Hipcamp: Hipcamp is an online marketplace that aggregates private-land camping, glamping, and cabin rentals. It competes for the same overnight outdoor recreation demand that IDPR targets, particularly with millennial and urban-suburban travelers, and represents an emerging distribution channel rather than a state-level operating peer.

Broad incumbents

• National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior): The National Park Service manages the federal system of 400+ national parks and monuments including Hagerman Fossil Beds, which already co-locates with IDPR's Thousand Springs Visitor Center. Functions as a broader incumbent with overlapping visitation to Idaho (Yellowstone, Grand Teton) that competes for outdoor recreation spending in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Idparksandrec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/IdahoParksRec
• Facebookfacebook.com/idahostateparksandrecreation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idpr-idaho-department-of-parks-and-recreation
• Instagraminstagram.com/idparksandrec

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