The Blackfoot River Canyon is a smaller version of the Snake River Birds of Prey Area and makes for an excellent backcountry scenic drive.
View moreArthur Kelly Park is the largest park in Soda Springs. It hosts the annual mud bog race and the 4th of July Fireworks display. The park has a pavilion with picnic tables, an 18 hole disc Golf Course, softball fields, tennis courts, two youth fishing ponds, playground and several kilometres…
View moreTrailhead for snowmobiling, Cross Country skiing, ATV riding and mountain biking.
View more10 campsites. Boat ramp/docks, camp sites, shelters, picnic tables, 2 vault toilets, 2 parking lots. No fees
View moreThis preserve north of Soda Springs provides habitat for migrating waterfowl such as Sandhill cranes, Franklin's gulls, geese, ducks and hawks.
View moreIn 1989, 160-acres surrounding Formation Springs was turned into a preserve established by the Nature Conservancy to protect the crystal clear pools and unique wetland complex. The water feeding these terraced pools is very high in travertine (calcium carbonate), which has created a unique geology for the area, the most impressive…
View more>Family Fishing Pond stocked with rainbow trout ranging in size from 10-inch catchables to lunkers weighing almost six pounds.
View moreThe East Mink Creek Cross Country Center has extremely high quality trails that had a major renovation in 2012. The core trails were widened and smoothed with a road grader. it hosts approximately 20k of groomed skate and classic ski trails, as well as separate snowshoe trails and a sledding…
View moreWeston Canyon Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. Connects to trails leading to Malad. See our ArcGIS interactive printable map.
View moreDownata has a naturally heated Swimming Pool (also open in the winter), four Water Slides, Water Playground and steamy Hot Pools. Stay in their RV Park, Yurts, Tepees, Cabins, Vacation Rentals and Covered Wagons! BIRDING: The marsh that surrounds Downata is a great place to go Bird Watching! The Marsh…
View more47,000 acres of sagebrush and grasses comprise the only National Grassland in the intermountain west that provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife including upland game birds and waterfowl.
View moreDaniels Reservoir, 375-acres on the Little Malad River, is about 15 miles northwest of Malad City on West Daniels Road (also known to locals as Little Malad River Road). The fishery is for rainbow and cutthroat trout.
View moreChina Hat and China Cap are rhyolite domes that formed around older volcano lava flows. There are many faults located in the area which have had a part in forming these land forms as well as multiple "grabens". This is also a great Bird Watching area. The best bird viewing…
View moreTrails in the City Creek Management Area cover all possible ability levels. Bikers ride from march to November. Runners and hikers hit the trails year round. Beginners can cruise rim trail, bench and bail for a warm up to the terrain. 52 miles of single track and 3 motorized routes across…
View more18 family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. Flush toilets and drinking water. Paved roads to and within the site.
View moreThe Caribou National Forest was created in 1907 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Recently the administration was merged with the Targhee National Forest. Combined, the two forests now cover more than 2.8 million acres and thousands of miles of trails in southeastern and eastern Idaho, with small portions in Utah and…
View moreHave fun fishing, camping, hiking, water sports and nearby off-road ATV trails. Campground provides full hookups, sewer, laundry and showers, camp store and café. Their are areas for dry camping for large groups. Pet friendly. Boat Slips available.
View moreThis Forest Service developed site near Pocatello includes trails and an amphitheater. Over 100 bird species have been documented in the area. Commonly seen mammals include the least chipmunk, red squirrel, white-tailed jackrabbit and raccoons.
View moreA great spot for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and swimming.
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 moreThe American Falls Hatchery, located just downstream from the American Falls Dam, raises rainbow and cutthroat trout for stocking in southeastern and northern Idaho. Visitors can see the life cycle of rainbow trout from eggs to 25-inch long fish, in an incubation building, 20 outdoor raceways, and a large fish…
View moreBeautiful mountain location. Great room with huge fireplace and view. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and full kitchen. Snowmobile, ski, snowshoe and 4 wheeling trails. Heated Outdoor Pool during season.
View moreFeatures a covered picnic area, other picnic sites, and a boat ramp for fishing and boating. Birdwatchers can view pelicans, sea gulls, hawks, geese, and ducks.
View moreTrailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.
View moreSoda Springs and Caribou County Oregon Trail Oasis for Historic Tours and Outdoor Adventure! In the summer of 1937 Soda Springs was drilling a well seeking a hot water source for a swimming pool but instead found a carbonated water source that sent a geyser spraying 100 feet into the…
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 moreWinter… SNOWMOBILING Snowmobiling is our biggest winter sport with over 600 miles of groomed trails and endless ungroomed trails. Several lodging options offer snowmobiling right from the front door! NORDIC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING Cross Country Skiing areas are found at Soda Springs, Bear Lake, Lava Hot Springs and on Scout 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 morePocatello Idaho and Bannock County From specialty shops to fine international cuisine, Historic Downtown Pocatello is a magnet for people looking for a unique, historic experience. The Historic Walking Tour features buildings listed on the National Historic Registry with the dates like 1892 and 1903, whose architecture is as beautiful…
View morePreston Idaho and Franklin County There's something for everyone here in Preston, from the arts to the outdoors. We enjoy our hometown environment. As we grow, we are finding ways of preserving the variety of wildlife that resides in the mountains, fields and reservoirs around us, the family owned businesses…
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 moreTake a bus trip! Welcome to a Land Rich with Pioneer History, Native American Traditions, & Outdoor Recreation for Everyone!Step into the Old West at the National Oregon/California Trail Center’s living history interactive adventure or visit Idaho’s Museum of Natural History where giant prehistoric bison still roam, then stop by…
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 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…
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