Athol, Idaho · Kootenai County
Every road in North Idaho runs through Athol.
Two miles from Silverwood, four from Farragut, and right where U.S. 95 meets Highway 54. Your independent guide to the town at the crossroads.
- 2 Silverwood mi S
- 4 Farragut State Park mi E
- 7 Spirit Lake mi W
- 10 Round Lake mi N
- 25 Coeur d’Alene mi S
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Popular services
Get it done without the trip to City Hall.
Most of what residents need is online. For everything else, City Hall is open Monday through Friday at 30355 N 3rd Street.
At City Hall
What’s happening at City Hall
Council meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted at City Hall and the Athol Post Office the Friday before each meeting.
Next City Council meeting
Tuesday, November 3
6:00 pm · Athol Community Center
30355 N 3rd Street, downstairs conference room
Agenda posts the Friday before the meeting.All agendas & minutes
Following meeting: Tuesday, November 17
City Hall hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Saturday – Sunday
- Closed
Closed on observed holidays.
Coming up
This week in Athol
Library programs, council meetings, Silverwood nights and community happenings — updated every day. Full calendar
- Scarywood Haunted NightsNow through Oct 30Silverwood Theme Park
- Spooky ScienceTue, Oct 27 · 3:30 pm – 4:30 pmAthol Library
- Pumpkin Patch Storytime @ Farragut State Park Flyer’s FieldWed, Oct 28 · 10 am – 11 amFarragut State Park Flyer's Field
- Teen Hangout: Movie Night | Hunger GamesWed, Oct 28 · 4 pm – 6 pmAthol Library
- Books And Brews at the Athol Library!Thu, Oct 29 · All dayAthol Library
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Local directory
Find a local business
From boat storage to excavation, pizza to propane — businesses in and around Athol. Add yours free.
- Restaurants
- Storage
- Excavation
- Builders
- Plumbing & HVAC
- RV parks
- Lodging
- Auto repair
- Real estate
- Attractions
Spotlight (paid listing)
Work Well Massage
Massage & Wellness
Therapeutic massage with one therapist who knows you. Hot stones and aromatherapy included.
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Spotlight (paid listing)
A+ Heating and Air Conditioning
Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Athol-based heating and air conditioning, on call 24/7. 25+ years, all makes and models.
Details about A+ Heating and Air ConditioningWebsite for A+ Heating and Air Conditioning (opens in a new tab)
Browse the full directory Local guides: near Silverwood, storage, HVAC & more
How can we help?
Find what you need
Pick the one that fits. For city services you can always call City Hall at (208) 683-2101.
Visit Athol
Two miles from Silverwood. Four from Farragut.
Highways 95 and 54 meet right here, so whichever way you’re headed, Athol is on the way. Stop for a picnic in City Park, catch Athol Daze in the summer, and make us your home base for the lake and the mountains.
- 2 Silverwood Theme Park mi south
- 4 Farragut State Park mi east
- 7 Spirit Lake mi west
- 8 Bayview mi east
- 10 Round Lake State Park mi north
- 25 Coeur d’Alene mi south
- 26 Sandpoint mi north
Hometown festival
Athol Daze — get your kicks!
Every summer, City Park fills with vendors, music and thousands of neighbors and visitors for Athol’s hometown festival. Athol Daze 2026 was Saturday, August 8. Watch this page for next year’s date.
Since 1882
A railroad town that grew up at the crossroads
- 1882
The Northern Pacific Railroad builds a depot on its line between Hauser Junction and Sandpoint.
- 1895
Railroad workers and homesteaders successfully petition for a post office.
- 1902
The Hackett & Wilson sawmill opens, producing 25,000 board feet of lumber a day.
- 1909
Athol incorporates as a village on August 10.
- 1942
Farragut Naval Training Station opens to the east and trains more than 293,000 sailors.
- 1967
Athol becomes an incorporated city under Idaho’s new state law.
Common questions
Quick answers
The questions City Hall hears most often. Still stuck? We’re happy to help.
When does the City Council meet?
Regular meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the downstairs conference room of the Athol Community Center, 30355 N Third Street. If the meeting falls on a holiday, it’s held the next day at the same time.
How do I pay my water bill?
Pay online through the secure payment portal. You’ll need the name on the account, your account number (top right corner of your bill), an email address and a phone number. You can also pay at City Hall or by phone with Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.
Who do I call for a water emergency after hours?
Call the Water Operator at (208) 683-1130. For fire, medical or police emergencies, always call 911.
My address says Athol. Am I inside city limits?
Not necessarily. The Athol ZIP code covers a much larger area than the city itself. Check the Zip Code vs. City Limits map, or call City Hall.
Can I bring my dog to the city park?
No. Under Athol City Code §6-5-7, all domestic animals, including dogs, are prohibited in city parks.
Community sponsors
Thanks to the local businesses that support this guide
City services
Questions for the city? Call City Hall.
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. After-hours water emergencies: (208) 683-1130.