Harrison, ID

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For a relaxing getaway or active outdoor vacation, visit this small town on a beautiful lake in northern Idaho.

The very small town of Harrison offers numerous outdoor activities for great family vacations. Boat, cycle and camp along the eastern shores of a pristine lake. Relax in quiet natural surroundings and feel at home engaging with local residents.

Harrison borders Lake Coeur d’Alene at the mouth of the Coeur d’Alene River, providing many water sports opportunities. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard to explore the shoreline or paddle about 1 mile (0.6 kilometer) across the lake. To waterski, fish or sightsee, rent a motorboat or pontoon boat. Purchase a license and catch northern pike, bass and Chinook and kokanee salmon.

Cook your fish at your waterfront tent or RV campsite or dine at a restaurant overlooking the lake for views of quiet waters and forested hills beyond. Golden rays reflect off the lake at sunset.

Bring bikes or rent them for the whole family to enjoy the famous Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, converted from an old railway route. Follow this nicely paved trail that stretches for 72 miles (116 kilometers). Access is free.

Cycle south to Heyburn State Park or northeast along the river passing Thompson Lake, a great spot for birding. Raptors soar overhead and shorebirds paddle quietly in the shallow marsh. Photograph grebes, swans and osprey in the 1,000-acre (400-hectare) wildlife refuge surrounding the lake. It’s free and open year-round.

Continue north to Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park near Cataldo to see the displays in Idaho’s oldest standing building, constructed in the 1850s. The major multi-media exhibit, Sacred Encounters: Father De Smet & the Indians of the Rocky Mountain West, tells the story of Jesuit missionaries coming to the area to meet the Coeur d’Alene and Salish tribes and the lasting impact of their interactions.

In the town itself, enjoy live music, a historic walking tour, locally crafted wine, a sandy swimming beach, outdoor dining with a lake view, art gallery, historical museum, several unique shops and a city park with gazebo and children’s playground. Drive to Harrison from SpokaneOpens in a new window, Washington in 90 minutes or pilot your boat and use Harrison marina’s berths.

WorldMark Arrow Point
WorldMark Arrow Point
3.5 out of 5
5448 S. Arrow Point Drive, Harrison, ID
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Harrison. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and balconies. Popular attractions Lake Coeur d'Alene and Coeur d'Alene Resort ...
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Post Falls
2.5 out of 5
3647 West 5th Avenue, Post Falls, ID
The price is ₩124,866 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
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Triple Play Resort Hotel & Suites
Triple Play Resort Hotel & Suites
2.5 out of 5
151 West Orchard Avenue, Hayden, ID
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Blue Buffalo Resort
Blue Buffalo Resort
2 out of 5
3402 N Highway 20, Island Park, ID
Stay at this campground in Island Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Island Park Dam and Harriman State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
"Blue Buffalo Resort is a great place to stay. My room is very clean, with the kitchen and enough room for my family for a vacation to Yellowstone Natonal Park. We really enjoy our stay there. I like how we have our own individual parking spot next to our cabin which makes it convenient to load and ..."

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Moose Creek Ranch
Moose Creek Ranch
3.5 out of 5
2733 East 10800 South, Victor, ID
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Wander Camp Yellowstone Island Park
Wander Camp Yellowstone Island Park
2 out of 5
Old U.S. Hwy 191, Island Park, ID
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The trail is fantastic and Harrison is a perfect launching point.

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