Contact Info
Island Park, ID 83429
- Phone 1:
- 208-558-7658
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 1
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Vault Toilets
Details
Season
Open through Tue Sep 03 2013Location
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.485, -111.29972
44°29'6"N, 111°17'59"W
From West Yellowstone, Montana, travel 22 miles south on Highway 20 to Mack's Inn. Turn east on Big Springs Loop Road and travel 2 miles to the warming hut access road. Turn south into the warming hut parking area.
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 1
The Big Springs National Recreation Water Trail can be accessed from the campground and ends 4.5 miles away at Macks Inn. It offers a lazy three-hour float or canoe trip through beautiful scenery. Wildlife, including moose, bald eagles and Sandhill cranes, are often seen along the trail.
The charming and historic John Sack Cabin is nearby, noted for its unique location, construction and furnishings.
Hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATVing are popular activities. Many miles of trails crisscross Island Park, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Nez Perce Trail are in the area.