Explore Kellogg & the Silver Valley
A small town with a very big backyard.
Kellogg sits on I-90 in North Idaho’s Silver Valley, 45 minutes east of Coeur d’Alene. Ski hill in town, rail-trail out the door, silver mines underfoot and huckleberries on everything.
Why Kellogg
The mountain town that hasn’t been discovered yet.
Most people blow past Kellogg on the interstate between Coeur d’Alene and Missoula. Their loss. This is a real mining town turned four-season basecamp: Silver Mountain’s 3.1-mile gondola leaves from the edge of town, the 73-mile Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes runs right through it, and historic Wallace is fifteen minutes up the road.
Jackass Manor is on the edge of uptown, a short walk from coffee, a brewery and dinner, and three minutes from the gondola. Below are our guides to the best of the area, written by people who actually go.
Silver Mountain & Skiing
Everything you need to plan a Silver Mountain ski trip from Kellogg, Idaho, plus why a whole home beats a hotel room when your crew is bigger than two.
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Summer, Biking & Trails
Kellogg might be the best-located town in the Northwest for cyclists. Paved rail-trail out the door, legendary tunnels down the road, and a lift-served bike park up the hill.
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Hunting & Fishing
The Silver Valley is surrounded by national forest, big game country and blue-ribbon cutthroat water. Come back to a real bed, a hot shower and a grill.
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Where to Eat & Drink
Uptown Kellogg is small, friendly and full of good food. Here are the local spots we send our guests to, most of them a short stroll from the Manor.
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Mines, History & Day Trips
The Silver Valley produced more silver than almost anywhere on earth. Today you can go underground, wander a town that’s entirely on the National Register, and visit Idaho’s oldest building, all within a short drive of the Manor.
Read the guideWhen to come
There’s a reason for every month.
- Dec – MarSki season at Silver Mountain and Lookout Pass. Holiday weeks book first.
- SpringQuiet shoulder season. Waterpark weekends, mine tours reopening, river running high.
- JuneHiawatha and bike park open. In 2026 Silver Mountain hosted the Enduro National Championship.
- July 4Kellogg’s small-town Fourth, with a kids’ bike parade and the main parade through town.
- AugustSilver Mountain Brewsfest at the top of the gondola, then the Wallace Huckleberry Festival.
- Sept – NovHunting seasons open, larch turns gold, the North Fork fishes beautifully.
Dates shift year to year. We post the current season’s events in the Manor Journal.
Getting here
Right off I-90, exit 49.
Kellogg is an easy drive from Spokane, Coeur d’Alene and Missoula, and a natural halfway point for families coming from both sides of the mountains.
Directions to the Manor →- Silver Mountain gondola & Silver Rapids waterpark3 min drive
- Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes2 blocks
- Uptown Kellogg restaurants & breweryShort walk
- Historic Wallace15 min
- Old Mission State Park15 min
- Lookout Pass ski area30 min
- Route of the Hiawatha45 min
- Coeur d’Alene45 min
- Spokane International Airport (GEG)1 hr 20 min
Kellogg questions
Ask a local
01How far is Jackass Manor from Silver Mountain?
About a 3-minute drive to the Silver Mountain gondola base, Morning Star Lodge and the Silver Rapids indoor waterpark in Kellogg, Idaho.
02Where exactly is Jackass Manor?
At 106 S Division St, Kellogg, Idaho 83837, on the edge of uptown Kellogg in the Silver Valley of North Idaho. It is a short walk to restaurants, coffee, a brewery and the city park, and two blocks to the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes bike path.
03How far is Kellogg from Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane airport?
Kellogg is about 45 minutes east of Coeur d’Alene on I-90 and about 1 hour 20 minutes from Spokane International Airport (GEG). Historic Wallace is about 15 minutes east, and Lookout Pass is about 30 minutes.
04Why is it called Jackass Manor?
The name is a throwback to Silver Mountain’s original name. The ski area opened in 1968 as Jackass Ski Bowl, after the legend of prospector Noah Kellogg’s donkey, which is said to have led him to the silver ore that started the Bunker Hill mine in 1885.
05What is there to do in Kellogg, Idaho?
Ski and snowboard Silver Mountain, ride the 3.1-mile gondola, splash in Silver Rapids indoor waterpark, bike the 73-mile Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes or the Route of the Hiawatha, tour the Crystal Gold Mine, explore historic Wallace, fish the Coeur d’Alene River, and hunt elk and deer in the surrounding national forest.
06Is Jackass Manor a good base for hunting and fishing trips?
Yes. It sleeps 11, has free parking with a carport, a full kitchen, a gas grill, laundry and a hot tub, which makes it a far more comfortable elk camp than a wall tent. The North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River and its cutthroat trout are a short drive away.
Guest reviews
Don’t take our word for it. Take theirs.
Airbnb Guest Favorite
on VRBO
and counting
This was one of the best homes we have ever stayed in. … The hidden room behind the bookcase was a delightful surprise for all my kids! … If we tried to stay somewhere else I would be met with protests from my family.
This place was amazing. No detail was forgotten. … Nice extra touches were the Keurig with coffees and hot cocoa, basic cooking spices, … Robes, Games, books, Huge TV and reclining couch, Nice big family sized table. Finding the “hidden” bedroom was so fun for our 8 year old twins.
Great house and hosts! Beautiful design and fun location, our family had one of our best ski weekends ever staying here. Highly recommended!
Beautiful home! Owners thought of everything you could possibly need and more! Tons of space for our family, and so close to the mountain. Hot tub was a perfect end to the day after skiing.
… We were a group of 7 (including kids) & it always felt like there was plenty of room in the house. The amenities were perfect & the house was so clean & organized.
House is spacious, thoughtfully designed and great for adults and kids. Great location for mountain activities and the water park, walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops.
Thanksgiving weekend. Families from Seattle and Bozeman meeting halfway for 5 days. Skiing and waterpark.
The Jackass was perfect for our short stay, we had 5 adults and 5 kids. … Walkable distance to some restaurants and a brewery. Very close to the biking trail. … We are already talking about planning a ski trip so we can come back this winter.
Works great for a family! We had our son and daughter-in-law + the grand kids and the house worked out great!