Maries to find endless rugged terrain and historical Idaho state parks.
Directly within the verdant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, St. Maries offers an epic base camp for exploring some of Idaho's most beautiful state parks. Just 10 minutes away is Heyburn State Park, the oldest state park in the region. It’s camper-friendly with a variety of options from well-equipped RV sites with full hookups to cozy cabin rentals with three beds, water hookups, and firepits. More primitive, secluded tent sites are also available with showers and dump stations. McCroskey State Park is a bit farther, but offers challenges like Skyline Drive and the 18-mile-long McCroskey Memorial Trail—perfect for hikers and bikers. Primitive, private camping facilities nearby cater to both tent and RV campers, offering potable water, toilets, and firepits. Dworshak State Park, located on the shores of the Dworshak Reservoir, is a haven for water-sports enthusiasts and anglers. Stay a few days at a group campsite equipped with a kitchen, lodge, and showerhouses, or stick to the standard tent site that overlooks the reservoir.