Basecamp @ Island Park
Food Scene
You will be pleasantly surprised with the extent and overall quality of the various restaurants in Island Park. There is a little bit of everything for anyone.
We recommend Trout Hunter for overall food quality and ambiance. However, Pond's Lodge is also a favorite with excellent pizza and the most extensive selection of beers on tap. Lakeside Lodge also offers quality food, at an excellent location and view.
(208)-558-9770 - Good breakfast, great burgers, nice steaks, also great bar and drinks. The patio sits right on the lake where you can have a drink or a meal. They also have live music on Fridays in the bar. Lakeside has rentals and water activities for kids. There are inflatable islands with trampolines that you can purchase a day pass (which includes a lifejacket) for $5. The water activities probably end Labor Day.
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Lakeside Lodge and Resort
3857 Lakeside Lodge Ln(208)-558-9770 - Good breakfast, great burgers, nice steaks, also great bar and drinks. The patio sits right on the lake where you can have a drink or a meal. They also have live music on Fridays in the bar. Lakeside has rentals and water activities for kids. There are inflatable islands with trampolines that you can purchase a day pass (which includes a lifejacket) for $5. The water activities probably end Labor Day.
(208) 558-7221 - Great pizza and burgers, good beer selection. Family friendly and lots of TV's, best place in Island Park to watch a game. You can call and a head and get your pizza/food for takeout.
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Pond's Lodge
3757 US-20(208) 558-7221 - Great pizza and burgers, good beer selection. Family friendly and lots of TV's, best place in Island Park to watch a game. You can call and a head and get your pizza/food for takeout.
(208) 558-8006 - Great food all the way around, beautiful scenery with the restaurant, bar, and patio looking right out onto the river. A beautiful place to have a drink or meal and watch the river. The restaurant usually stops serving food around 9:30pm during the summer but sometimes closes early if slow, so call ahead if you may be arriving late.
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TroutHunter
3327 US-20(208) 558-8006 - Great food all the way around, beautiful scenery with the restaurant, bar, and patio looking right out onto the river. A beautiful place to have a drink or meal and watch the river. The restaurant usually stops serving food around 9:30pm during the summer but sometimes closes early if slow, so call ahead if you may be arriving late.
Angler's Lodge
3363 Old Highway 191Connie's
4130 Quakie LnSubway
4141 Sawtelle Peak RdHenry's Fork Lodge & Restaurant
2794 S Pinehaven DrPhillips Lodge
3907 Phillips Loop RdGreat pizza, salads, and ice cream at a lovely location right on the river. Easy to grab take out and have an impromptu picnic on the grassy banks of the Henry's Fork. This is located within the property of the Springhill Suites just right on the river at HWY-20
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The Parlor at Mack's Inn
4292 US-20Great pizza, salads, and ice cream at a lovely location right on the river. Easy to grab take out and have an impromptu picnic on the grassy banks of the Henry's Fork. This is located within the property of the Springhill Suites just right on the river at HWY-20
This is an excellent little café tucked into the historic Island Park Lodge. You may still find the location listed on Google as an Asian restaurant; however, the lodge was sold and the new owners have done a lot of work refurbishing the lodge. The café itself is open for breakfast and lunch and has many classic American dishes as well as some interesting twists on some classics. It has been our experience that the food is always well prepared, and while the prices may seem a little high, most of the portions could easily serve two. Try the Idaho Nachos for a unique dish.
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Island Park Lodge
4149 N Big Springs Loop RdThis is an excellent little café tucked into the historic Island Park Lodge. You may still find the location listed on Google as an Asian restaurant; however, the lodge was sold and the new owners have done a lot of work refurbishing the lodge. The café itself is open for breakfast and lunch and has many classic American dishes as well as some interesting twists on some classics. It has been our experience that the food is always well prepared, and while the prices may seem a little high, most of the portions could easily serve two. Try the Idaho Nachos for a unique dish.
Grub House Coffee and Cabins
3306 US-20Essentials
Island Park has one small but well stocked grocery store (Robin's Roost) and several convenience stores that offer groceries. West Yellowstone has 2, fairly large grocery stores that will have items that Robins Roost won't. Rexburg has a Walmart Supercenter about 45 minutes away.
(208) 558-7440 - Small, but well stocked and reasonably price, grocery store, and also carries other essentials.
4150 N Big Springs Loop
https://www.yelp.com/biz/robins-roost-island-park
Summer Hours Weekdays: 7AM - 9PM
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Robin's Roost
4150 N Big Springs Loop(208) 558-7440 - Small, but well stocked and reasonably price, grocery store, and also carries other essentials.
4150 N Big Springs Loop
https://www.yelp.com/biz/robins-roost-island-park
Summer Hours Weekdays: 7AM - 9PM
Closest department store to Island Park.
Walmart Supercenter - 1450 North 2nd East, Rexburg ID 83440
https://www.walmart.com/store/1878/rexburg-id/details
(208) 359-2809
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Walmart Supercenter
1450 N 2nd EClosest department store to Island Park.
Walmart Supercenter - 1450 North 2nd East, Rexburg ID 83440
https://www.walmart.com/store/1878/rexburg-id/details
(208) 359-2809
Food Roundup Supermarket
107 Dunraven Street, West Yellowstone, MT
(406) 646-7501
West Yellowstone is about 20 minutes away and will have a better selection of groceries as well as liquor, beer, and wine.
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Food Roundup Supermarket
107 Dunraven StFood Roundup Supermarket
107 Dunraven Street, West Yellowstone, MT
(406) 646-7501
West Yellowstone is about 20 minutes away and will have a better selection of groceries as well as liquor, beer, and wine.
Market Place - 22 Madison Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT (406) 646-9600
Both grocery stores in West Yellowstone have similar size and selection.
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Market Place
22 Madison AveMarket Place - 22 Madison Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT (406) 646-9600
Both grocery stores in West Yellowstone have similar size and selection.
Island Park Builders Supply - (208) 558-7552 - 4108 S Big Springs Loop Rd - http://www.islandparkinformation.com/
Fairly extensive selection of home goods, hardware, tools, etc.
Island Park Builders Supply
4108 S Big Springs Loop RdIsland Park Builders Supply - (208) 558-7552 - 4108 S Big Springs Loop Rd - http://www.islandparkinformation.com/
Fairly extensive selection of home goods, hardware, tools, etc.
This is the closest grocery store to the cabin that has a proper butcher. Approximately 35 minutes away.
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Broulim's
301 Aspen SquareThis is the closest grocery store to the cabin that has a proper butcher. Approximately 35 minutes away.
Parks & Nature
Henrys Lake
Great fishing and recreation
Great place for boats, jet skis, and anything else.
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Island Park Reservoir
Great place for boats, jet skis, and anything else.
The Yellowstone Branch Line trail is the access point to the trail system that covers the entire caldera.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5409481.pdf
Yellowstone Branch Line Trail
Yellowstone Branch Line TrailThe Yellowstone Branch Line trail is the access point to the trail system that covers the entire caldera.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5409481.pdf
Yellowstone Visitor Center - (307) 344-2876 - 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT - http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
The granddaddy of national parks. The entrance from West Yellowstone is only about an hour from Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Springs, and Yellowstone Lake.
The West Yellowstone entrance is open to automobile traffic between April 1st to November 1st. During the winter the park is open to snowmobile tours.
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West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
30 Yellowstone AveYellowstone Visitor Center - (307) 344-2876 - 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT - http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
The granddaddy of national parks. The entrance from West Yellowstone is only about an hour from Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Springs, and Yellowstone Lake.
The West Yellowstone entrance is open to automobile traffic between April 1st to November 1st. During the winter the park is open to snowmobile tours.
Harriman State Park - (208) 558-7368 - 3489 Green Canyon Rd - https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/harriman
In this quiet State Park you will find wonderful trails, gorgeous scenery, trumpeter swans, frequent sightings of moose, a small historic cattle ranch built in the early 1900's with furnished buildings you can tour and an onsite family run horse stable offering trail rides. Pack a picnic lunch and check the place out.
There are a number of activities at Harriman State Park ranging from free concerts in the evening to a excellent horse riding concession with well trained horses and friendly/knowledgeable cowboys (staff).
During the winter Harriman still has lots of activities with an extensive trail system that is groomed for x-country skiing, hiking, or snowshoeing. They also have ranger and naturalist programs during the day.
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Harriman State Park
3489 Green Canyon RdHarriman State Park - (208) 558-7368 - 3489 Green Canyon Rd - https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/harriman
In this quiet State Park you will find wonderful trails, gorgeous scenery, trumpeter swans, frequent sightings of moose, a small historic cattle ranch built in the early 1900's with furnished buildings you can tour and an onsite family run horse stable offering trail rides. Pack a picnic lunch and check the place out.
There are a number of activities at Harriman State Park ranging from free concerts in the evening to a excellent horse riding concession with well trained horses and friendly/knowledgeable cowboys (staff).
During the winter Harriman still has lots of activities with an extensive trail system that is groomed for x-country skiing, hiking, or snowshoeing. They also have ranger and naturalist programs during the day.
Great hike, start from the Coffee Pot campground and walk down river. It is about 2 miles to the rapid so 4 miles roundtrip but the entire trail follows the river so you can make the trip as long or as short as you want. You will see lots of birds including osprey, blue heron, egrets, the occasional bald or golden eagle, potentially a moose, otters, and rarely a bear. A good idea to bring bear spray. The bottom of the rapid is a popular fishing spot.
Coffee Pot Rapids
Great hike, start from the Coffee Pot campground and walk down river. It is about 2 miles to the rapid so 4 miles roundtrip but the entire trail follows the river so you can make the trip as long or as short as you want. You will see lots of birds including osprey, blue heron, egrets, the occasional bald or golden eagle, potentially a moose, otters, and rarely a bear. A good idea to bring bear spray. The bottom of the rapid is a popular fishing spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Island Park Golf Course
Nice little golf course with great views.
Yellowstone IMAX - (406) 646-4100 - 101 South Canyon Street, West Yellowstone MT - https://www.yellowstonegiantscreen.com/
This theatre shows new releases on an IMAX screen
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Yellowstone IMAX Theatre
101 S Canyon StYellowstone IMAX - (406) 646-4100 - 101 South Canyon Street, West Yellowstone MT - https://www.yellowstonegiantscreen.com/
This theatre shows new releases on an IMAX screen
(208) 558-7871 - This is an extraordinarily fun dinner theatre. Very reasonable prices include an excellent meal and a show that is fun for all ages. Shows usually run 6 nights a week from June to the end of August. They rotate 3 separate shows throughout the week so you could go back 3 times without seeing the same show. You can get the show only tickets for $17 but the $30 for the prime rib and show is worth it for the prime rib alone.
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Mack's Inn Playhouse
U.S. 20(208) 558-7871 - This is an extraordinarily fun dinner theatre. Very reasonable prices include an excellent meal and a show that is fun for all ages. Shows usually run 6 nights a week from June to the end of August. They rotate 3 separate shows throughout the week so you could go back 3 times without seeing the same show. You can get the show only tickets for $17 but the $30 for the prime rib and show is worth it for the prime rib alone.
Great place to hang out by the river. Kayak, raft rentals, ice cream, and pizza parlor that is open during the summer.
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Mack's Inn Resort
4292 US-20Great place to hang out by the river. Kayak, raft rentals, ice cream, and pizza parlor that is open during the summer.
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - 800-257-2570 - 201 South Canyon Street - http://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org/
Wolf, grizzly, and bird of prey rescue facility. Good chance to see some of the animals up close.
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Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
201 S Canyon StGrizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - 800-257-2570 - 201 South Canyon Street - http://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org/
Wolf, grizzly, and bird of prey rescue facility. Good chance to see some of the animals up close.
Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo - (406) 560-6913 - 175 Oldroyd Road - http://www.yellowstonerodeo.com/
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Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
175 Oldroyd RdWild West Yellowstone Rodeo - (406) 560-6913 - 175 Oldroyd Road - http://www.yellowstonerodeo.com/
Sightseeing
This is not to be missed, the architecture and the location is just incredibly magical. This guy had the right idea.
http://www.co.fremont.id.us/departments/parks_rec/big_springs/johnny-sack_big-springs.html
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Johnny Sack's Cabin
South Big Springs Loop RoadThis is not to be missed, the architecture and the location is just incredibly magical. This guy had the right idea.
http://www.co.fremont.id.us/departments/parks_rec/big_springs/johnny-sack_big-springs.html
Really beautiful waterfall, the drive alone is worth it, but the actual waterfall will take your breath away. Also the visitor center is a very cool place for kids to learn about the animals in Island Park.
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Mesa Falls Visitor Center
Upper Mesa Falls Road Really beautiful waterfall, the drive alone is worth it, but the actual waterfall will take your breath away. Also the visitor center is a very cool place for kids to learn about the animals in Island Park.
The drive up is fairly easy in good weather for any car with a decent amount of clearance. If you decide to go up when it has been raining or early in the season when things are still drying out you will probably want 4-wheel drive. The drive up is just fantastically beautiful, and the peak itself will allow you to get clear views of the surrounding area and into Yellowstone Park.
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Sawtell Peak
The drive up is fairly easy in good weather for any car with a decent amount of clearance. If you decide to go up when it has been raining or early in the season when things are still drying out you will probably want 4-wheel drive. The drive up is just fantastically beautiful, and the peak itself will allow you to get clear views of the surrounding area and into Yellowstone Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the ONLY place in Island Park that you can purchase liquor by the bottle, you can also purchase your fishing licenses here.
Liquor sales Monday - Saturday, 10AM - 8PM
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Island Park Liquor & Sports
3974 US-20This is the ONLY place in Island Park that you can purchase liquor by the bottle, you can also purchase your fishing licenses here.
Liquor sales Monday - Saturday, 10AM - 8PM
Emergency Contacts
The closest hospital to Island Park is in Rexburg, ID about 45 minutes away. There is a health clinic next to Pond's Lodge that is usually open 6 days a week
Island Park Medical Clinic - 3765 Hwy 20 - (208) 558-7766 - http://ashtonmemorial.com/
This is the only medical facility in Island Park. Hours of operation are M-F 9am-5pm; however, there is an on-call physician.
Island Park Medical Clinic
3765 US-20Island Park Medical Clinic - 3765 Hwy 20 - (208) 558-7766 - http://ashtonmemorial.com/
This is the only medical facility in Island Park. Hours of operation are M-F 9am-5pm; however, there is an on-call physician.
Madison Memorial Hospital - 450 E Main St - (208) 359-6900 - https://madisonmemorial.org/
The closest hospital to Island Park, approximately 55 minute drive.
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Madison Memorial Hospital
450 E Main StMadison Memorial Hospital - 450 E Main St - (208) 359-6900 - https://madisonmemorial.org/
The closest hospital to Island Park, approximately 55 minute drive.
Island Park Fire Department - 4120 S Big Springs Loop Rd - (208) 558-0230
Island Park Fire Department
4120 South Big Springs Loop RoadIsland Park Fire Department - 4120 S Big Springs Loop Rd - (208) 558-0230
Fremont County Sheriff's Office
146 North 2nd WestFremont County Sheriff's Office - 146 N 2nd W - (208) 624-4482