Heyburn State Park, State park in Benewah County, Idaho, US
Heyburn State Park sits at the southern end of Lake Coeur d'Alene with three lakes, dense ponderosa pine forests, and open meadows. The landscape combines water and woodland in a range of settings across its grounds.
The park was established in 1908 as the first state park in the Pacific Northwest. Teams from the Civilian Conservation Corps built several structures there during the 1930s that still stand today.
The Coeur d'Alene call themselves Schitsu'umsh, meaning "The Discovered People" or "Those Who Are Found Here." French traders gave them the name Coeur d'Alene, "heart of the awl," after finding them skilled traders; one described them as "the greatest traders in the world."
The park has boat ramps, camping areas, hiking trails, and a marina available for visitors. You should wear sturdy shoes and be ready for changing weather, especially on the wooded paths.
The 72-mile Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes bike route crosses the Saint Joe River inside the park on a 3,100-foot (940 m) trestle. The park holds 5,744 acres of land and 2,332 acres of water across lakes Benewah, Chatcolet and Hidden.
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