Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park

Overview

<p>The Big Springs&nbsp;Campground is located 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana in beautiful Island Park, Idaho at an approximate elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.</p><p><strong>Natural Features: </strong>Island Park is composed of two areas of extinct volcanic activity. The Henry&#39;s Fork Caldera sits inside the larger Island Park Caldera.&nbsp;<br /><br />The area is known for its dense forests of lodgepole pine, broad grassy meadows bursting with summer wildflowers and a wide variety of wildlife, including black and grizzly bears, moose, elk, deer, bald eagles, Sandhill cranes and much, much more.<br /><br />The campground is situated in a clearing surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pines. Grasses and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.</p><p><strong>Recreation: </strong>Big Springs is the headwaters of Henry&#39;s Fork and is one of the largest springs in the country. Henry&#39;s Fork is considered one of the best fly-fishing streams in the nation. Fishermen cast for rainbow and brook trout. Tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also popular on the river.&nbsp;<br /><br />The Big Springs National Recreation Water Trail can be accessed from the Big Springs Boat Launch&nbsp;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.<br /><br />The charming and historic John Sack Cabin is nearby, noted for its unique location, construction and furnishings.<br /><br />Hiking, biking, horseback riding and riding OHVs&nbsp;are popular activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Nearby Attractions: </strong>Macks Inn is 4.5 miles west. This full-service facility offers boat rentals, rafting, shuttle service, gas, groceries, showers and laundry facilities.<br /><br />Island Park Reservoir and Henry&#39;s Lake are nearby, both offering boating, water skiing, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Numerous additional small lakes and streams are scattered throughout Island Park.<br /><br />Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are within a short drive, offering hiking and fishing, as well as outstanding scenery.</p>