Winchester Business District

Everything is within easy walking distance from Winchester Lake Lodge. Park your vehicle and embark on a walking tour of Winchester’s visitor friendly business district.

If you need grocery supplies, you can stock up at Marshall’s Meats, 208-924-7841, home of fantastic jerky and various specialty meats. Mike and Cindy Pratt also have a state Liquor Store located inside their business.

Located at the South Hwy 95 Winchester exit, is Exxon Express, 208-924-7434, where you can get 24-Hr. gas and diesel, as well as convenience supplies and beverages during normal store hours.  (They also make super cheeseburgers, as well as Breakfast and other menu items!)

The Gateway, 208-924-6831. across the street from Winchester Lake Lodge, has a Laundromat, Fish & Game licensing, propane, gas, diesel, and convenience items.  The Gateway also carries clothing items with “Winchester, Idaho” logo. Friendly staff members will help you find what you need.

Across the street at Miss Lily’s Tavern, Eatery, and RV Park, 208-924-5048, Ed makes great meals, especially his coconut-breaded shrimp, captain’s plate, chicken specialty dishes, Pasta, and bite-size steak or pork.  Add friendly conversation, and the beverage of your choice, and you’ll most definitely enjoy your visit. Ed is a former Golf-Pro, and will personally make sure you enjoy your dining experience. RV spaces open year-around.

“Winchester’s Cook’n Now!!”  is the slogan of Calamity’s Lake City Cafe’, 208-924-6858, and “Home Cook’n” is what it’s all about. Open early for Breakfast, with daily specials and take-out. Diane and Mike welcome you.

You can try your hand at Karaoke, talk with the locals, and enjoy your favorite beverage, or a nightcap, at Syl’s Saloon, 208-924-7255. Look for the Syl’s Saloon stretch-limo. Syl’s is an institution, in Winchester. How many Saloons do you know of where you can arrange a ride home in a limo?

Doo’s by Debbie, 208-924-0401, offers Beauty Salon services, and haircuts, by appointment.

You can arrange a scenic trail ride, including an introductory riding lesson, through 41 Ranch Trail Rides, 208-924-7214,  Beginners, or experts, are welcomed.  Equine Phycho-Therapy Retreats are also available.

Our Winchester Community Library, 208-924-5164, has hours posted on the door, and you can obtain Internet access there. You will also want to visit the Wolf Education and Research Center, 208-924-6960, The Museum of Winchester History, 208-924-7920, (www.museumofwinchesterhistory.org)

Craigmont is also the home of Dick and Jody’s Prairie Club and Cafe’, featuring more Great Home Cooking, adjoining Bar, and a drive-though. Both are Handicap Accessible. Only 8 miles from Winchester.

More local accommodations are available at the Minnie Motel, 208-924-7784, and Bovey’s Bed and Breakfast, 208-924-5483.

See information and website for Winchester Lake State Park, 208-924-7563. Winchester Lake State Park has four Yurts, and great RV sites, as well as regular campsites. This extra-scenic park is a real treasure.