Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailers travels to Montpelier Rearing Pond to getting kids excited about fishing. The only thing kids and their parents have to do is show up! No fishing license required. Check out fishing equipment for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
View moreBrighten up the holidays at the Montpelier Lighted Parade with Santa coming on the Fire truck. Santa will visit with the kids at the chamber office on Washington Street. Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Caroling. Parade begins at 5th Street traveling south to 10th Street on Washington Street.
View moreFestival of Trees, Wreaths, Nativity and Ginger Bread Houses in Bear Lake. Local Holiday Entertainment on Dec. 3 – 7 in the Auditorium. See their Facebook Event page for time and details.
View moreEnjoy a Pancake Breakfast in the morning and a great display of professional fireworks at dusk! The Rotary Club is asking for a donation of choice but not required, to park. Any and all money raised will be used to fund next year's 4th of July Events! Show to start…
View moreLocated at the intersection of U.S. Highways 30 and 89. Hotel features 50 rooms equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and cable TVs. Next to Oregon/California Trail Museum, 20 mi. from Bear Lake.
View moreFishing License required for fishing.
View more9 hole golf course with full length driving range, large practice green, putting & chipping areas. The Clubhouse has food and services, golf equipment, clothing and accessories.
View moreFish here for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
View moreMontpelier Canyon Campground located in Montpelier, Idaho.
View moreMontpelier Idaho trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See our interactive ArcGis map.
View moreJoin us for a festive and heartwarming Christmas program at The National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho. Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening of delightful music, captivating storytelling, and joyful celebration. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as Glenn Rawson, a renowned performer, takes you on…
View moreThree Cross-country ski trails in Emigration Canyon offer a variety of terrain and challenge. The ski trails are packed and groomed as conditions warrant. However, be prepared for ungroomed conditions especially following recent snowfall. Provided by the Montpelier Ranger District in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. View the Squirrel Hollow Nordic…
View moreThe National Oregon/California Trail Center presents a holiday concert with Alicia Blickfeldt, the soprano, soloist, artist and creator of the Billboard Hot 100 Album “Of Light-Escape to Another World” in Montpelier Idaho. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. Learn more about Alicia Blickfeldt.
View moreSeveral Southeast Idaho cities hold Easter Egg Hunts! Please visit the websites below for accurate dates and times. Some may be cancelled or moved to another day. Pocatello Downtown Easter Egg Fest Montpelier Easter Egg Hunt? Malad Easter Egg Hunt Preston Easter Egg Hunt Blackfoot Easter Egg Hunt Downey Easter Egg…
View moreThe Bank of Montpelier was robbed by Butch Cassidy with his Wild Bunch Gang in 1896. They escaped with $5,000 – $15,000 in gold, silver and currency. The museum owners have managed to save and restore the last standing bank in the world which was robbed by Butch Cassidy and…
View moreWitness living history with the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry on their 7 mile wagon escort from Big Hill to The Oregon California Trail Center in Montpelier Idaho. The 11th OVC is a mounted Cavalry living history unit that loves horses and strive to experience history.
View moreVisit these Businesses during your Southeast Idaho Vacation! Bear Lake Log Homes, Cabins and Lodges – Builder in Bear Lake Idaho and Utah Craiggerbuilt ATV & Snowmobile Accessories in Montpelier Idaho Bear Lake Regional Commission – Protecting Bear Lake in Utah and Idaho Bear Lake Interiors & EZ 2 Plez…
View moreEmigrants by the thousands entered present day eastern Idaho at this location traveling along the Oregon-California Trail. Emigrants on the trail encountered Big Hill, thought to be the steepest and longest descent found on the trip west.
View moreSouth Fork Trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Montpelier Idaho. View Southeast Idaho Trails interactive map. Download or order a snowmobile printed map.
View moreGeorgetown area trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake and Montpelier Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map. Download a printable trail map.
View morePebble Creek Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking, horse riding and hiking north of Lava Hot Springs Idaho. View our ArcGIS Map of the Pebble Creek Trail Montpelier Ranger District322 North 4th StreetMontpelier, Idaho 83254(208) 847-0375
View moreNorth Canyon trail head near Montpelier Idaho is great for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map. Type 'North Canyon' into the search box.
View moreClosed in the Winter. The National Oregon/California Trail Center is located near the Clover Creek Encampment of the Oregon Trail in Montpelier at 320 North 4th Street. The trail center depicts the 2000-mile, 5-month journey along the Oregon Trail in daily Living History tours during the summer. Allinger Community Theatre…
View moreMontpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding. See an interactive printable map.
View moreHighline is a 55-mile trail mostly at 9000 feet elevation between Preston and Soda Springs. It is suitable for both hikers and bikers as well as Cross Country skiing or snowshoeing in the winter. Contact the Montpelier Ranger District for maps and information. See Southeast Idaho's interactive map. North…
View moreSummer and Winter trail head above Fish Haven near Bear Lake for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map. Montpelier Ranger District 322 North 4th Street Montpelier, Idaho 83254 (208) 847-0375
View moreEmigration Campground is located in 17 miles west of Montpelier, Idaho, just off State Highway 36 in Emigration Canyon. Visitors enjoy exploring the nearby Highline Trail and fishing on local streams.
View moreMontpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding near Bear Lake Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map.
View moreBlue Top Cabin is located 25 minutes Northwest of Bear Lake and 20 minutes West of Montpelier, Idaho. Set in recreational country. Sleeps 21 people comfortably. No smoking or pets.
View moreBeautiful Bear Lake Valley has a network of over 350 miles of groomed trails and has extensive additional mileage in marked, ungroomed trails. Changes in elevation offer terrains varying from mountainous to open meadow. Montpelier, Bloomington, Fish Haven and St. Charles have great trails. The St. Charles-Fish Haven Loop is…
View moreThis waterfowl refuge, along the north shore of beautiful Bear Lake, is great for observing white-faced ibis, Canada geese, ducks, sandhill cranes, and a variety of songbirds.
View moreSoutheast Idaho Welcomes Tour Operators! Idaho is in the heart of the old Rocky Mountain West. Major interstate highways bring easy access to the area. Located along the route between the famous destinations of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, West Yellowstone, Montana, and Salt Lake City, Southeast Idaho High Country has many attractions to…
View moreHighline Trail North Entrance More than 1000 miles of recreation trails for motorized ATVs and mountain bikes are within the public lands of Southeast Idaho. Non motorized trail for hiking, backpacking and riding horses area available in several areas. The most impressive is the 55-mile Highline Trail traveling the mountain…
View moreView a map with detailed stops on the National Oregon/California Trail Center website. Sheep Rock near Soda Springs is a major crossroads of history, geology and geography. Here the valley floor was lifted by two major volcanic eruptions that changed the course of the Bear River. The 55 mile Highline…
View moreTourists and residents alike list outdoor recreation as the number one reason they are in Southeast Idaho. Camping – Two National Forests and two state parks provide tent and RV space with nature. More are available from privately owned campgrounds. Fishing – 44 lakes and reservoirs plus numerous rivers and…
View moreFreeways are always located on the most wide open and therefore least scenic land and that is true of I-15 in Southeast Idaho. Take the back roads to see the best Idaho has to offer!Start with a copy of our Birding Trails in Southeast Idaho Brochure (PDF) because you will see a…
View moreFranklin Historic District View our Google Map of our History Tours! This page is about Latter Day Saints, sometimes referred to as Mormon pioneers that moved north from Salt Lake City to establish new farming communities in this area. The best way to follow this history is the same…
View moreThe Caribou-Targhee National Forest covers 1,000,000 acres and offers a host of recreational opportunities including 28 Campgrounds, 1200 miles of hiking trails, and 250 miles of streams for your enjoyment. The forest is headquartered in Idaho Falls with District Offices in Soda Springs, and Montpelier. The Districts oversee a…
View moreRelive the Old West in Southeast Idaho! This is the story of the passage through the Rocky Mountains and over the Continental Divide. The great westward migration of the Oregon and California Trails stopped in Southeast Idaho to rest and repair their wagons having just completed crossing the point on…
View morehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/77Z508J_KmI Bear Lake Valley US Highway 89 from Montpelier travels south along the west side of the beautifully turquoise blue Bear Lake. You won’t be able to resist stopping to put your bare feet in the sand and crystal clear water. You can wade out far from shore in the…
View moreWe have many brochures available in print and online. Please help us conserve resources by viewing our online brochures listed below before ordering printed brochures. All online brochures are in Adobe Reader PDF format. Order Printed Brochures Community Recreation | Swimming & Hot Pools | Fishing | Museum & History |…
View moreAmerican Falls & Power County Willow Bay provides a great place for summer recreation with a marina, café, store and RV campgrounds with hookups. West of American Falls is Massacre Rocks State Park. Oregon Trail ruts can be seen as well as an exhibit at the Visitor’s Center telling the…
View moreSoutheast Idaho High Country Tourism PO Box 669 Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246 (888) 201-1063 To order your brochures, make a comment or ask a question online, please use our Information Request Form. American Falls City 550 N Oregon Trail American Falls, Idaho 83211 Phone: (208) 226-2569 www.cityofamericanfalls.com American Falls…
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