Island Park is a generous giver to all that love the great outdoors. There’s nothing Island Park won’t offer the outdoor enthusiast, the fly fishing fanatic, the extreme hiker and mountain biker, the skier, the snowmobiler, the hunter, the photographer, or the golfer. The beautiful land of Island Park is an outdoor adventurist’s mountain paradise. Visit Island Park and discover why so many “have had a love affair with the Island Park area” for so long.
Only 20 minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Island Park has long been the gateway to Yellowstone. Proud to be Yellowstone’s neighbor, Island Park also has some natural wonders itself. Famous for its world-class fly fishing, the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River runs through the Island Park Plateau and offers a stunning view that any angler would deem magnificent. There are so many lakes, rivers, and streams that grace Island Park, but one of the local favorites is Henry’s Lake, known for its huge and feisty trout. Another local favorite is the Island Park Reservoir. The Island Park Reservoir offers miles and miles of blue lake water, perfect for fishing, water skiing, jet boating, and swimming. Just a few miles south are two of the most breathtaking natural waterfalls in the northwest. The Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are just a few of the “must see” sights surrounding Island Park. There’s so much more that Island Park has to offer.
Harriman State Park is one of Island Park’s true treasures. Harriman offers an array of wildlife, has some of the best fishing in the area, and is a winter wonderland. Cross country skiing through Harriman is like being in a quiet, sparkling heaven. If it’s snow you love, Island Park is the perfect paradise for all of your winter sports. Skiers, snowmobilers, and snowshoers all flock to Island Park for their winter fun, knowing they can count on Island Park year after year for its phenomenal snowpack. Island Park is the perfect getaway for any time of year. Take a moment to book one of our inviting hotels, lodges, and cabins. Read more about Island Park attractions.
Island Park has long been an outdoor sportsman’s and nature enthusiast’s paradise. Visitors to Island Park tend to fall in love with the area, many returning year after year.
Paralleling the uniqueness of its scenery is Island Park’s spirited past. The exceptional men and women who contributed to the history of the Island Park region were full of grit, determination, and vigor. Many of these people were American Indians and some were outsiders, visitors to the area who bravely chose to uproot and make Island Park their home. Both of which lend a rich and colorful history to the Island Park area. Read more about Island Park history