Welcome to Silverwood! Race down roller coasters with names like Tremors and Aftershock, float lazy rivers under the Idaho sun, and snack your way through funnel cakes and huckleberry ice cream in a park where thrills meet nostalgia. Most come to feel their stomach drop on the biggest theme park rides in the Northwest.
☑️ Silverwood Checklist
- Book your Flight: Fly into Spokane International Airport (GEG), about an hour from the park
- Reserve your Hotel: Stay in nearby Coeur d’Alene or book a campsite at the Silverwood RV Park for walk-in convenience
- Join your Tour: Reserve a day pass that includes both Silverwood and Boulder Beach access
🎢 Day 1: Roller Coaster Rush
- Tremors Coaster: Start your day on this wooden beast — it barrels through tunnels and shakes the rails like a freight train
- Aftershock Coaster: Hang on as you’re launched forward and backward through loops and cobra rolls with your feet dangling
- Timber Terror: Buckle up for a classic out-and-back wooden coaster that delivers serious airtime
- Panic Plunge: Feel your heart race as you drop 140 feet in seconds — the view at the top is worth the nerves
- Lunch at the Main Plaza: Grab a hot dog or burger, find a shaded picnic table, and catch your breath between rides
- Roaring Creek Log Flume: Cool off with a splash as you cruise through the forest and plunge into a wall of water
- Train Ride Adventure: Climb aboard a vintage steam train for a winding trip through the woods with surprise cowboy antics along the way
🌊 Day 2: Boulder Beach Day
- Elkhorn Creek Lazy River: Snag a tube and drift under bridges and waterfalls as the Idaho sun warms your shoulders
- Rumble Falls: Head straight for this towering triple-drop slide complex — the scream-worthy speed gets your heart racing
- Avalanche Mountain: Ride with the whole crew in a raft that rockets down a twisting mountain slide
- Boulder Beach Bay Wave Pool: Swim out and bounce with the waves, or float just far enough to feel the pull
- Lunch at Boulder Beach Grill: Refuel with loaded nachos or grilled chicken wraps just steps from the water
- Polliwog Park Splash Area: If you’ve got little ones in tow, let them scamper through fountains and mini slides made just for them
- Cabana Chill Time: Rent a cabana or snag a quiet lounge chair — perfect for napping, reading, or just drying out before dinner
🎠 Day 3: Classic Park Charm
- Carousel Ride: Climb aboard a hand-painted horse and sway to old-time organ music at this classic park staple
- Magic Show at Theater of Illusion: Settle in for sleight-of-hand tricks and illusions that make the whole crowd gasp and laugh
- Driving School: Let kids get behind the wheel of vintage-style cars and cruise down a mini highway
- Ice Cream Cone Stop: Grab a double scoop of huckleberry ice cream — it’s sweet, creamy, and packed with local flavor
- Souvenir Shopping: Pick up Silverwood magnets, vintage ride tees, or anything huckleberry to bring the trip home
- Arcade Fun Zone: Drop a few quarters and challenge your crew to air hockey, racing games, and classic skee-ball
- Evening Coaster Ride: Loop back to Tremors or Timber Terror — they feel faster and wilder after the sun dips low
📅 Silverwood Calendar
- Opening Weekend (Early May): Kick off coaster season with the first brave rides of the year
- Memorial Day Fireworks (May): Stay late for a fireworks show that lights up the park skyline
- Boulder Beach Opens (Late June): Water park season begins — bring the swimsuits and towels
- 4th of July Celebration (July 4): Park-wide patriotic fun capped off with fireworks and music
- Summer Nights Live Music (July–Aug): Local bands take the stage on select weekends
- Scarywood Haunted Nights (Sept–Oct): Come back for haunted houses, fog-filled walkways, and rides in the dark
- Closing Weekend (Late Oct): Say goodbye to coaster season as the park wraps for the year
💡 Silverwood Tips
- Arrive Early: Head straight for the biggest coasters before lines build
- Bring Two Outfits: You’ll want dry clothes after a full Boulder Beach day
- Use a Locker: Lockers are handy for stashing towels, phones, and wallets near water rides
- Hydrate Often: It’s easy to forget between thrill rides — keep a refillable bottle handy
- Download the Park Map: Save it to your phone so you can skip paper and know where to go
- Wear Comfy Shoes: You’ll be on your feet for hours — sandals for the beach, sneakers for coasters
- Plan for Sun: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats will keep the Idaho rays from wearing you out
🍦 Silverwood Menu
- Huckleberry Ice Cream: Idaho’s signature berry swirled into soft, creamy scoops — cool and tangy on a hot day
- Funnel Cake with Powdered Sugar: Crispy, sweet, and straight from the fryer — perfect for sharing (or not)
- Corn Dog on a Stick: Golden brown and hot off the grill — the ultimate theme park snack
- Loaded Nachos: Piled high with cheese, jalapeños, salsa, and whatever else you’re brave enough to add
- Cinnamon Roasted Almonds: Warm, sweet, and spiced — the smell alone draws you in
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese: Salted and warm with gooey cheese dip on the side
- Root Beer Float: Classic and fizzy — best sipped while waiting for the next coaster ride