Southeastern Idaho's Recreational Place
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Island park claims the best in all season activities including: hiking, snowmobiling, ATV-riding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing, boating, canoeing, river float trips, site seeing, golf, tennis, swimming, hunting, camping, biking, fishing, bird and animal watching, historical sites, summer theatre, dining, dancing, and just plain ol' "takin' it easy."

Island Park has it all for "R & R" "decompressing" & recharging one's batteries...

The area commonly known as Island Park, extends from the Snake River, just north of Ashton Idaho, to the Montana borders near the Madison River and the Continental Divide atop Targee Pass (a few miles from West Yellowstone). Within Island Park are two large lakes, five major rivers, dozens of creeks and streams, miles of roadways, and trails, millions of trees, and far more birds and animals, and a gross of places to see.
     
Maps
    Island Park, Idaho 83429 Map (Local Area - MapQuest)
    Island Park Subdivision Map
Points of Interest
  Upper and Lower Mesa Falls - Majestic falls of 105 feet on Upper Mesa and 65 feet on Lower Mesa, can be easily reached by State Highway 20. The beautiful falls are well worth the effort to see and enjoy.
    Cave Falls Road - A partially paved road leads to Cave Falls in Yellowstone National Park and offers a once-in-a-lifetime spectacular view of nature at its best.
Island Park Reservoir - With 5 boat launch sites, the reservoir is a popular spot for fishing and all water sports. The reservoir is situated above Box Canyon which provides excellent fly fishing opportunities and scenic float trips.
    Big Springs Johnny Sack Cabin - Big Springs is the head waters of Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Water flows at a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit - year around! There are huge rainbow trout that feed in this water - No fishing allowed. The Johnny Sack Cabin, on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at Big Springs. The cabin has many unique features and is open to visitors during the summer.
    Mount Sawtell - The top, at 9,902 feet, is accessible by car during the summer, affording a spectacular view of three states and Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park - America's oldest and largest park is located west of Island Park. Yellowstone has spouting geysers and boiling sulphur caldrons in an otherwise peaceful kingdom. Here, elk and buffalo roam lush meadows and swans share fabled waters with wild cutthroat and rainbow trout.
    Harriman State Park - The 16,000 acre wildlife refuge, historic site and working cattle ranch also offers hiking trails, wagon rides, skiing, horse rides, tours of historic buildings and natural history walks.
Henry's Lake State Park - Surrounded on 3 sides by the Continental Divide. Henry's Lake is as famous for its trout fishing as it is for its scenery. There are several resorts around the lake and the state park offers camping and boat launch facilities.
    Warm River - Wildlife and waterfowl abound along the 26-mile stretch of Warm River, which is spring fed, making it a clear, 50 degree river. Excellent trout fishing is available on the river and a groomed snowmobile trail winds its way up Warm River Canyon. River guide service is available.
Island Park Accommodations
   
Lodging
    Island Park boasts public campgrounds, an all-service campground, restaurants and eating places, two grocery markets, five service and convenience stores, five recreational vehicle rental locations, five guide service businesses, and a couple of good garages.

If you're interested in renting a cabin for your vacation, contact us.  We have a full selection of vacation rentals for you to choose from.
   

Outback Realty
208.558.9500
   
Restaurant
    Boondocks
208-716-3720

Trout Hunter
208 558-0919

Phillips Lodge
208 558-9941

Timbers Edge
208 558-2008

Pond's Lodge
208 558-7221

Island Park Lodge
208 558-7281

Henry's Fork Lodge
208 558-7953

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