Visit Athol
Farragut State Park guide
4,000 acres on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille — Idaho’s largest lake — just four miles east of Athol on Highway 54.
The park
Big, wooded and right on the lake
- acres
- 4,000
- miles of trails
- 40+
- 18-hole disc golf courses
- 5
- elevation
- 2,054 ft
13550 E. Hwy 54, Athol · (208) 262-4444 · A motor vehicle entrance fee is due on arrival, year-round · Day use 7 am – 10 pm unless posted.
Camping
Stay the night
More than 200 campsites, 10 camping cabins, equestrian sites and group camps. Most sites have central water; many have water and electricity, and 48 also have sewer. The major campgrounds have shower houses with modern restrooms, and there’s an RV dump station.
- Check-in 2 pm (campsites), 3 pm (cabins and facilities)
- Checkout 1 pm (campsites), noon (facilities)
- Up to 14 nights in any 30 days; sites can’t be saved for others
- Quiet time starts at 10 pm
Reserve through the official park page (“Park Reservations”).
Things to do
Pick your adventure
During World War II this was Farragut Naval Training Station — then the second-largest naval training center in the world.
The last recruit graduated in March 1945 and the base was decommissioned in June 1946. The Museum at the Brig tells their stories.
Good to know
Park rules worth knowing
Dogs
Confined or on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and never left unattended. Service animals welcome.
Fire
Fireworks are prohibited; fires only in designated pits or grills, and burn bans can apply.
Motorized toys
Go-carts, e-scooters and mini-bikes aren’t allowed on roads or non-motorized trails.
On our calendar
Coming up at Farragut
- Pumpkin Patch Storytime @ Farragut State Park Flyer’s FieldWed, Oct 28 · 10 am – 11 amFarragut State Park Flyer's Field
Questions
Farragut questions
How far is Farragut State Park from Athol?
About four miles east of Athol on Highway 54 — the park address is 13550 E. Hwy 54, Athol.
Is there an entrance fee at Farragut State Park?
Yes. Idaho State Parks charges a motor vehicle entrance fee, due on arrival, year-round. See the official park page for current fees.
Can you swim at Farragut State Park?
Yes — Beaver Bay Beach is a horseshoe-shaped sand beach and one of the few places on Lake Pend Oreille where the water warms enough for swimming in summer.
Are dogs allowed at Farragut?
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet or confined, and never left unattended.
When is the Museum at the Brig open?
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 10 am to 4 pm.
Make it a weekend
Silverwood is two miles from Athol — and so are RV parks, food and fuel. Park details are from Idaho Parks & Recreation.