Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at McCroskey State Park

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McCroskey State Park

Facts about (McCroskey State Park):

Overview ofMcCroskey State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : This 5300-acre ridgeline park is dedicated to pioneer women. McCroskey State Park's highlight is an 18-mile skyline drive through the park on unimproved roads provides spectacular views of the rolling Palouse country and access to 32 miles of multi-purpose trails. Facilities include a group day use shelter, primitive camping areas and picnic areas along the road. The road is not recommended for RVs and may be too rough for your family car. McCroskey State Park was given to the state of Idaho in 1955 and is dedicated to the memory of frontier women and the hardships they endured. The ridgeline park offers spectacular views of the Palouse prairie which reflects the ever-changing agricultural patchwork of the valleys bordered by surrounding forested foothills.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (McCroskey State Park): Skyline Drive is an 18-mile-long gravel road that traverses the park, providing access to 32 miles of multipurpose trails. Facilities include a group day use shelter, three primitive camping areas and four roadside picnic areas. No water or trash facilities are available. A series of interpretive signs on the historical and land-management aspects of the area are located throughout the park.

Contact Information:
Address:McCroskey State Park, 1291 Chatcolet Rd. Plummer, Idaho 83851.
Phone No:(208) 686-1308

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  • Attractions Near McCroskey State Park

    Lakes

    Billy Clapp Lake (113 miles)
    Lake Chelan National Park (215 miles)
    Mann Lake (295 miles)

    Mountains

    The Seven Devils Mountains (123 miles)
    Bridger Mountain Range (239 miles)
    Sun Valley (265 miles)
    Gallatin Mountains (291 miles)

    National Parks

    Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area (123 miles)
    Glacier National Park (168 miles)
    Big Hole National Battlefield (185 miles)
    John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (218 miles)
    Mount Rainier National Park (220 miles)

    River

    Salmon River (154 miles)
    Blackfoot River (185 miles)
    Snake River (222 miles)
    Boulder River (235 miles)
    Boise River (236 miles)

    State Parks

    Coeur d’Alene (44 miles)
    Oregon Trail Nature Park (268 miles)
    For more Information about (McCroskey State Park) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/maryminervamccroskey.aspx

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