Athol · US-95 north of Coeur d’Alene · Theme park and water park
Silverwood Theme Park
The Northwest’s biggest theme park, with five roller coasters, a steam train and Boulder Beach Water Park included in admission, about 25 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene on US-95.
Opens Silverwood’s ticket page; buying online saves $10 a day. The 2026 season ended after Scarywood on October 30, and 2027 dates and prices weren’t posted when we checked.
Details checked October 2026
Type
Theme park & water park
Rides, coasters, shows and Boulder Beach
Admission
$78 online
2026 one-day, ages 8–64; $88 at the gate
Hours
Seasonal, May–October
2026 season ended Oct 30; 2027 dates not yet posted.
Time needed
A full day
Tripadvisor says more than 3 hours
Parking
$10 per vehicle
No separate RV area posted
Size
413 acres
Five roller coasters, two of them wooden
What you’ll see
Coasters, a steam train and a water park
One ticket covers the rides, shows and Boulder Beach Water Park, so plan on a full day, or two.
Photo: Jeff Pittman on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Start here
Start with the steam train
Silverwood opened in 1988 with a steam railway, an airshow and an old-time Main Street, and the train is still a good first ride. The Silverwood Central Railway runs a 30-minute loop on 3-foot narrow-gauge track, a relaxed way to get your bearings before you head for the coasters.
RV tip: the park stays open rain or shine, but lightning temporarily closes the tall rides and all water attractions, so keep an eye on summer storms.
More to see
- Five roller coastersCorkscrew (1990), the wooden Timber Terror (1996) and Tremors (1999), Aftershock (2008) and the single-rail Stunt Pilot (2021).
- Boulder Beach Water ParkIncluded with admission, with a lazy river, wave pools and the Eagle Hunt water coaster. In 2026 it was open daily from June 6 through Labor Day weekend.
- Scarywood Haunted NightsOctober evenings since 2009, with haunted attractions and rides in the dark. Tickets are sold online only, and it isn’t recommended for kids 12 and under.
- Fall weekendsSpring and fall event days sell cheaper tickets; the 2026 calendar included a classic car show in early September.
Why go
The Northwest’s big theme park, just up US-95
It began as an airfield. Clayton Henley founded the Henley Aerodrome here in 1973, and Gary Norton bought it in 1981 and opened Silverwood on June 20, 1988. Herschend, the company behind Dollywood, completed its purchase of the park on March 27, 2026.
For RVers it’s an easy drive north on US-95, about 25 minutes from the in-town Coeur d’Alene parks. The simplest plan is to stay at Silverwood RV Park, next to the park with its own tunnel to the gate, so you never move the rig. If you drive in, parking is $10 per vehicle for the day.
Come between early June and Labor Day weekend if you want Boulder Beach, which opens daily then and is included in admission. In October, Scarywood takes over on weekend evenings, aimed at teens and adults.
Photo: Jeff Pittman on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Why it made our list
- Five roller coasters, two of them wooden
- Boulder Beach Water Park included
- About 25 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene
- An RV park right next to the gate
- Rated 4.6 by more than 14,000 Google reviewers
For RVers
Visiting Silverwood on an RV trip
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Parking in the main lot
Parking is $10 per vehicle for the day, free with a season pass. Silverwood doesn’t post a separate RV or oversize area, so if you’re bringing a motorhome, call (208) 683-3400 ahead. The lot is large and patrolled by security; note the sign on your light post so you can find your vehicle.
Or stay next door
Silverwood RV Park guests walk in through a tunnel and get discounted tickets; one-day tickets are sold at the RV park office. Its 2026 season ran May 2 to October 30, and extra vehicles park in the main lot for $10.
No pets in the park
Pets aren’t allowed in the park, only service animals, and Silverwood asks guests not to leave pets in parked cars. Plan for a sitter or kennel, or leave them at an RV park that allows pets.
Coolers and height rules
One soft-sided cooler up to 12 by 12 by 12 inches is allowed, with snacks or a personal lunch and sealed non-alcoholic drinks. Heights are measured without shoes: 42 inches for Timber Terror and Tremors, 48 for Corkscrew and Stunt Pilot, and 54 for Aftershock.
What visitors say about Silverwood Theme Park
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 28, 2026.
largest theme park in the Pacific Northwest
The Spokesman-Review, June 2026 · spokesman.com
What visitors often mention
Topics in Google’s review summary
Clean parkFriendly staffGood valueShort lines
Google’s review summary points to a clean park, friendly staff, good value and short lines on most days, with mixed views on the food and the $10 parking. Google doesn’t show counts for these topics. Checked October 28, 2026.
2026 one-day ticket prices
Prices from Silverwood’s ticket page for the 2026 season: regular is ages 8 to 64; youth (3 to 7) and senior (65+) is the online price; after 4 pm is a gate price. Ages 2 and under are free.
Good to know
One-day, ages 8–64$78 online; $88 at the gate
Youth 3–7 & seniors 65+$50 online; $56 at the gate
Parking$10 per vehicle, all day
Ticket includesRides & coastersBoulder BeachSteam train
2026 prices from Silverwood’s ticket page, checked October 28, 2026; 2027 prices weren’t posted yet. A June 2026 Spokesman-Review report listed $75 online and $85 at the gate, so confirm before you buy. Two-day tickets aren’t valid for Scarywood.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Silverwood Theme Park
- Address27843 N. US-95, Athol, ID 83801
- HoursSeasonal, May–October
2026 season ended Oct 30; 2027 dates not yet posted. - Phone(208) 683-3400
- TicketsBuy online to save $10, or at the gate
- Getting thereFrom Coeur d’Alene, take US-95 north about 15 miles to the park near Athol.
- ParkingMain lot, $10 per vehicle for the day; season-pass holders park free.
Hours change by date, and evening events run on their own schedule. Check Silverwood’s park hours calendar before you go.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Silverwood Theme Park
These are the parks we have written up north of Coeur d’Alene, closest to Silverwood. Drive times are estimates for a normal day.
Silverwood RV Park
The park’s own RV park, with 131 full-hookup sites, a tunnel straight to the rides and discounted tickets for RV guests. Open early May to late October.
Ravenwood RV Resort
Big-rig-friendly resort in the pines a mile from Silverwood, with full hookups, a pool and a free summer shuttle to the park. Open May through September.
Farragut State Park Campgrounds
A 4,000-acre state park on Lake Pend Oreille with 265 campsites, from basic to full hookup, plus beaches and trails.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Season May–October
Ready for a day of coasters?
Buy tickets online to save $10, park for $10 or stay next door, and plan on a full day.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Jeff Pittman (train and coasters; CC BY-SA 4.0), Matthew Nelson (Roller Coaster Alley, Boulder Beach and the log flume; CC BY 2.0) and Rowanswiki (Aftershock; CC0); the images were resized. Video: Silverwood Theme Park on YouTube (What’s New in 2026). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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