Island Park Idaho, ID - Welcome!

Island Park and Eastern Idaho have always been a magnet for adventurers. As a neighbor to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, it shares much of the same spectacular beauty and awesome adventure...but without the crowds.

The same natural forces that made Yellowstone so scenic have made Island Park similarly beautiful - country just made for relaxation and recreation! The heart of Island Park is Harriman State Park, 4,330 acres of pristine forest land and high-country meadows. Located in the center of a 16,000 acre wildlife refuge, the park is a haven to rare trumpeter swans, numerous waterfowl and elk, deer and other wildlife.

The world famous fly fishing stream, Henry's Fork of the Snake River, winds through the meadows at the park. To fully capture the spirit of the Island Park region, stay in on of the numerous ranches and guest lodges. You can fish in the summer and nordic ski or snowmobile in the winter. And it's just a short jaunt to Yellowstone National Park!

Big Springs

The headwaters of the Henry's Fork are spawning grounds for huge rainbow trout, with moose, muskrat, geese, and great blue herons frequenting the area. Downstream is the Big Springs National Water Trail, a four-hour float trip that offers scenic forest, mountain views, and wildlife viewing.

Island Park Reservoir

The large reservoir is popular for boating, fishing and water-skiing. Visitors may drive on the top of the dam for scenic views of the Centennial Mountains and Box Canyon.

Wildlife

Island Park is home to grizzly & black bear, elk, deer, moose, antelope, eagles, many fur bearing mammals, trumpeter swans, pelicans, & a long list of song- birds. Public lands are managed by the Targhee National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management and the Idaho Department of Lands. There are two state parks: Harriman and Henry's Lake. The Targhee National Forest is bounded on the east by Yellowstone National Park & the Continental Divide to the north. Public rangelands, residential areas & ranches are to the west and south.

The Community's Vision

...is that Island Park be a place in which:

• Families raise children in a safe environment that provides them with quality educational, cultural & social experiences.
• Retired people have access to a fulfilling menu of recreational, social & educational experiences.
• All people find affordable housing suited to their needs & the mountain climate.

This vision includes the preservation of the Rocky Mountain lifestyle that epitomizes Island Park: relaxing, moderately-paced, outdoor recreation-oriented, surrounded by natural beauty & places of solitude & serenity.