Island Park
Island Park neighbors both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and shares much of the same spectacular beauty, but without the crowds. more info
Once you leave the agricultural Upper Snake River Valley outside of Ashton,
you will actually be driving up the edge of an ancient caldera - a collapsed
volcano. On top, the landscape is relatively flat with rolling hills and
surrounded by mountains. The former caldera is 18 miles long, 23 miles wide and
is marked by a 1,200 foot scarp on the south and west rims.
Island Park shares the spectacular beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton
National Parks.
HARRIMAN STATE PARK - THE HEART OF ISLAND PARK
At the heart of Island Park lies 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, waterfowl, elk,
deer and numerous other wildlife.
Island Park attracts outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers of all stripes. The
world famous fly fishing stream, Henry's Fork of the Snake River, winds through
the meadows in the park. You can fish in summer, and ski or snowmobile in
winter.
Whether it's relaxation or recreation, Island Park has tons to offer.
The world famous Henry's Fork winds through the meadows in the 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 forest, mountain, and wildlife scenes.
A four-hour float trip offering forest, mountain, and wildlife scenes.
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.
Boating, fishing and water-skiing - it's all here!
WILDLIFE
Island Park is home to grizzly and black bear, moose, antelope, eagles, many fur
bearing mammals, pelicans, and 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
and the Continental Divide to the north. Public rangelands, residential areas
and ranches are to the west and south.
Island Park is home to grizzly and black bear, moose, antelope, eagles and
much more.
ISLAND PARK LIFESTYLE
With an elevation of 6,290 feet and a population of 159 people, Island Park
features all the hallmarks of the Rocky Mountain lifestyle: a relaxed, outdoor
recreation-oriented existence surrounded by natural beauty.
A relaxed existence surrounded by natural beauty.
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