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1. Bear Lake State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bruneau Dunes State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Castle Rocks State Park

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4. The City of Rocks National Reserve

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5. Coeur d' Alene's Old Mission State Park

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6. Dworshak State Park

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7. Eagle Island State Park

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8. Farragut State Park

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9. Harriman State Park

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10. Hells Gate State Park

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11. Henrys Lake State Park

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12. Heyburn State Park

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13. Lake Cascade State Park

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14. Lake Walcott

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15. The Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Idaho is home to a significant stretch of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Snake River Plain, all of which feature spectacular, scenic and tranquil bodies of water to explore and enjoy. Add to these untouched mountainous terrains, fantastic parks and recreation areas, magnificent lakes, the deepest gorge and the highest waterfall in the country, and you have a wealth of incredible scenic landscapes to explore. So, don your hiking boots, pack a picnic and head out into the countryside to enjoy some of Idaho’s top state and regional parks, and recreational areas.

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