Island Park Recommendations

Food & Drink

  • Cafe Sabor

    Tex-Mex Restaurant with Mexican fiesta cuisine. Visit their website for the most up-to-date contact information!

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 208.558.9300

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  • Connie's Restaurant & Saloon

    "We are a full-service restaurant and saloon with an excellent menu, fast, friendly, and personalized service. Travelers, guests, and locals come to us for our:

    • Full-Service Menu
    • Adult Beverages
    • Catering Services
    • Island Park Fitness Center
    • Daisy's Angels Boutique
    • Alpine Physical Therapy"

    For more information, visit their website!

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 208.558.6987

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  • Lakeside Lodge Restaurant & Tavern

    "Panoramic views of the Island Park Reservoir featuring high country cuisine for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Dining room, tavern, or wrap-around patio seating available. Daily specials and great American standards like local Idaho steaks, seafood, 'Miller Ranch Burgers', seasonal salads, appetizers, and daily fresh baked desserts."

    For more information, visit their website!

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 208.558.9770

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  • Pond's Lodge Restaurant

    A full-service restaurant with options for dining in and taking out! Full menu available on their website, including alcoholic beverages.

    For more information, visit their website.

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 208.558.7221

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  • Shotgun Bar

    Great live music, drinks, and food can be found at the Shotgun Bar! It is a very popular local hangout.

    For more information, visit their Facebook page!

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 208.479.6048

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  • The Parlor at Mack's Inn

    Pizza and ice cream at the touch of a button! Order ahead online for pick-up or swing by and dine-in.

    For more information, visit their website!

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 208.558.2450

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  • The Soda Co

    Your one-stop shop for mixed sodas, cookies, coffee, and more. The conveniently located drive-thru makes it the perfect stop before you head out for the day!

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always check their Facebook page in advance to confirm hours and availability.

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  • Trout Hunter - Last Chance Bar & Grill

    Good eats, tasty drinks, great service, and better company!

    "The Last Chance Bar & Grill at TroutHunter is truly an angler's gathering place. Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere where delicious meals prepared from scratch with fresh seasonal ingredients are often savored by folks in jeans or waders."

    For more information, visit their website.

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 208.558.8006

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Things to Do

  • Dry Ridge Outfitters at Harriman State Park

    Dry Ridge Outfitters offers a variety of rides and trips throughout Idaho & Wyoming! Here are our two favorite local options:

    Visit their website for more information.

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  • Fishing

    Whether you are here for world-class fly fishing or are looking for somewhere to take your kids and make memories, we've got a lot of recommendations!

    Licenses are REQUIRED for all fishing in Idaho & Montana. They can be purchased online through the Idaho Fish & Game website, the Montana Fish & Game website, or in person at most fly shops in the area!

    Fishing Stores:

    Drift Lodge & Fly Shop - 4771 US-20, Island Park, ID 83429

    Henry's Fork Anglers LLC - 3340 US-20, Island Park, ID 83429

    TRR Outfitters - 3386 US-20, Island Park, ID 83429

    TroutHunter - 3327 US-20, Island Park, ID 83429

    Fishing Locations:

    Henry's Lake - Great for fishing in all seasons.

    Henry's Fork - World-class fly fishing.

    Stoddard Mill - Kids fishing pond.

  • Float the River

    Floating the river is a MUST if you are coming to Island Park in the summer! Here are our favorite places to rent from:

    We like floating from Big Springs down to Mack's Inn. Any of the rental places can give you specific directions on where to drop in!

  • The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

    The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is a non-profit wildlife park and educational facility located in West Yellowstone, MT. It is home to various exhibits, attractions, and animals of all shapes and sizes! It is open 365 days a year, which makes it the perfect excursion to add to your itinerary no matter the season.

    Visit their website for more details!

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  • Hiking

    Our favorite tool when it comes to planning a hike is the AllTrails app! It allows you to view key details about various hikes in the area like length, elevation, difficulty, photos, reviews, etc. You can really get a sense of the trail and if it is a good fit for you and your group.

    Click here to download the app!

    PLEASE BRING BEAR SPRAY WITH YOU ON ANY HIKE IN THE AREA. We have A LOT of bears in and around Island Park and you shouldn't go hiking without it.

  • Kids Fishing at Stoddard Mill Pond

    This local fishing pond is PERFECT for taking your kids fishing! It is stocked periodically.

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  • Museum of the Yellowstone

    "The Museum of the Yellowstone is dedicated to telling the story of travel to and through Yellowstone National Park, and the Park’s influence on West Yellowstone and the Hebgen Lake Basin. The Museum is managed by the Yellowstone Historic Center, a non-profit located in West Yellowstone."

    For more information, visit their website!

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  • Skiing - XC & Resorts

    Closest Ski Resorts to Island Park:

    Groomed Trails In & Around Island Park:

    If you're looking to XC ski or snowshoe in the area, we usually rent from the BYU-Idaho Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) in Rexburg, ID.

  • The Playmill Theatre

    Popular musicals & plays are staged each summer in this intimate venue, established in 1963.

    For more information, visit their website!

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  • Winter & Summer Rentals

    Looking for tubes, kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, personal watercraft, boats, ATVs, UTVs, snowmachines, skis, or anything else? Island Park has you covered no matter the season! Here are some of our favorite local recommendations:

  • Yellowstone Aerial Adventures

    Yellowstone Aerial Adventures offers a handful of guided and self-guided activities! Enjoy the Zipline Adventure Park, white water rafting, watercraft rentals, climbing wall, gemstone mining, and more. Visit their website for more information.

    OPEN SEASONALLY - Always call in advance to confirm hours and availability: 406.646.5171

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  • Yellowstone Playhouse

    OPEN SEASONALLY & often sells out, so make sure to check the website and reserve your tickets in advance.

    The Yellowstone Playhouse is a HILARIOUS family-friendly dinner theatre with musical spoofs that are sure to fill you with good food and roaring laughter! They've been entertaining locals and visitors for over 10 years and have a great new venue about 10 minutes south of the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

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The Great Outdoors

  • Big Springs

    Park in Island Park.

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  • Harriman State Park

    Harriman State Park is a public recreation area located on the 16,000-acre Harriman Wildlife Refuge in Fremont County. The state park is within the Henry's Fork Caldera in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

    For more information, visit their website!

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  • Henry's Lake State Park

    Henrys Lake State Park is a public recreation area located on the south shore of Henrys Lake on the north end of Island Park.

    "Anglers fish for cutthroat, brook, and cut-bow hybrid trout in what is considered one of the finest trout fisheries in the West. The park also offers beautiful nature trails for hiking, biking, and wildlife and wildflower viewing."

    For more information, visit their website!

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  • Island Park Reservoir

    Formed by the Island Park Dam, the Island Park Reservoir covers 8,400 acres making it a great location for boating, fishing, and watersports. You can even drive across the top of the dam for scenic views of the Centennial Mountains and Box Canyon.

    For more information, visit their website!

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  • Mesa Falls

    "At Upper Mesa Falls, a thunderous curtain of water – as tall as a 10-story building – pours over remnants of an ancient volcanic super-eruption that spewed ash over much of the current US. A mile south, Lower Mesa Falls repeats the performance; the river continually chiseling away at the solidified ash and lava. Some layers are more than a million years old."

    For more information, visit their website!

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  • Sawtell Peak Trail

    A beautiful 13-mile scenic drive to the top just north of the heart of Island Park! From the peak, you can see the entire Island Park caldera, Island Park reservoir, and Henry's Lake.

    For more information, visit the forest service website!

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  • West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park

    OPEN SEASONALLY to road vehicles. During winter months, over-snow tours are available.

    "On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River."

    For information about park rules, regulations, road conditions and closures, alerts, maps, fees, trip planning, recommendations, and more, visit their website!

    Here are some of our favorite direct links:

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