Guidebook for Island Park
Food Scene
Island Park Lodge
4149 N Big Springs Loop RdGreat Chinese Food!
This is an American-style restaurant. Great food especially the burgers! One of our favorites!
85 locals recommend
Connie's
4130 Quakie LnThis is an American-style restaurant. Great food especially the burgers! One of our favorites!
Amazingly Authentic Mexican food, if you like mexican food you will love this place! Great selection of beer, wine and liquors as well.
104 locals recommend
Cafe Sabor
4298 US-20Amazingly Authentic Mexican food, if you like mexican food you will love this place! Great selection of beer, wine and liquors as well.
Cozy, neat atmosphere and lots of historical decor. Delicious food!
100 locals recommend
Boondocks Restaurant
3587 Kilgore-Yale RdCozy, neat atmosphere and lots of historical decor. Delicious food!
Pond's Lodge
3757 US-20Pond's Lodge offers great food in a great atmosphere!
Restaurant with pizza, burgers & other pub grub, plus lots of regional beers, shuffleboard & TVs.
14 locals recommend
Slippery Otter Pub
139 N Canyon StRestaurant with pizza, burgers & other pub grub, plus lots of regional beers, shuffleboard & TVs.
The Buffalo Bar
335 US-20Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon
14 Madison AveLakeside Lodge and Resort
3857 Lakeside Lodge LnSightseeing
Have you ever seen where a river begins? Big Springs is where the North Fork of the Snake river originates from. You can see the water bubbling up from the ground. The spring produces over 120 million gallons of water each day. This is the spawning ground for rainbow trout and you can often see large trout under the bridge. A .5 mile handicap-accessible trail offers wildlife viewing of osprey, bald eagles, waterfowl and the occasional moose, white-tailed deer, and muskrat. Johnny Sacks Cabin is a short walk from the parking lot.
BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK
South Big Springs Loop RoadHave you ever seen where a river begins? Big Springs is where the North Fork of the Snake river originates from. You can see the water bubbling up from the ground. The spring produces over 120 million gallons of water each day. This is the spawning ground for rainbow trout and you can often see large trout under the bridge. A .5 mile handicap-accessible trail offers wildlife viewing of osprey, bald eagles, waterfowl and the occasional moose, white-tailed deer, and muskrat. Johnny Sacks Cabin is a short walk from the parking lot.
One of the earliest settlers in this area, Johnny Sack built this cabin entirely himself and his workmanship is amazing. The volunteers offer insightful information about the history of the cabin and history of Island Park. Open 10-4, entrance by donation.
89 locals recommend
Johnny Sack's Cabin
South Big Springs Loop RoadOne of the earliest settlers in this area, Johnny Sack built this cabin entirely himself and his workmanship is amazing. The volunteers offer insightful information about the history of the cabin and history of Island Park. Open 10-4, entrance by donation.
Witness the effects of the largest earthquake in montana in historic times, the earthquake created what is now called "Quake Lake"
Quake Lake Picnic Area
Hebgen Lake RoadWitness the effects of the largest earthquake in montana in historic times, the earthquake created what is now called "Quake Lake"
The road up Sawtell Mountain is a scenic drive from valley sagebrush meadows up to an alpine peak with magnificent views of the surrounding areas. From the top, visitors can see the Island Park Caldera, Island Park Reservoir, Henry’s Lake, and on clear days as far as Yellowstone National Park, the Centennial Valley and Madison Valley in Montana. The Grand Tetons in Wyoming and the Pioneer Mountains in Montana are also visible in the distance. Wildflowers provide a background of spectacular colors throughout the spring and summer, especially in the subalpine meadows along the way. The Sawtell Peak Trailhead is one mile down from the peak and is one of the best hiking trails in the area for wildflower and landscape viewing.
11 locals recommend
Sawtell Peak
The road up Sawtell Mountain is a scenic drive from valley sagebrush meadows up to an alpine peak with magnificent views of the surrounding areas. From the top, visitors can see the Island Park Caldera, Island Park Reservoir, Henry’s Lake, and on clear days as far as Yellowstone National Park, the Centennial Valley and Madison Valley in Montana. The Grand Tetons in Wyoming and the Pioneer Mountains in Montana are also visible in the distance. Wildflowers provide a background of spectacular colors throughout the spring and summer, especially in the subalpine meadows along the way. The Sawtell Peak Trailhead is one mile down from the peak and is one of the best hiking trails in the area for wildflower and landscape viewing.
Stop here for information on West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. Stop by the ranger desk to speak to a park ranger.
14 locals recommend
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
30 Yellowstone AveStop here for information on West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. Stop by the ranger desk to speak to a park ranger.
Step back in time to the gold rush era! The very much alive ghost towns, Virginia City and Nevada City, are frozen in time. In the 1880s, they were the two major centers of Commerce in what was known as one of the "Richest Gold Strikes in the Rocky Mountain West”. When the gold ran out, there was still enough left so that homes and businesses were occupied, but there was not enough wealth to remodel the buildings. So they froze, and now represent the whole Victorian gold mining era, and the true and original Old West.
85 locals recommend
Virginia City
Step back in time to the gold rush era! The very much alive ghost towns, Virginia City and Nevada City, are frozen in time. In the 1880s, they were the two major centers of Commerce in what was known as one of the "Richest Gold Strikes in the Rocky Mountain West”. When the gold ran out, there was still enough left so that homes and businesses were occupied, but there was not enough wealth to remodel the buildings. So they froze, and now represent the whole Victorian gold mining era, and the true and original Old West.
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
201 S Canyon StOld Faithful
Grand Prismatic Spring
Mammoth
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
North Rim DriveNorris Geyser Basin
Artist's Paint Pots Trail
Artist's Paint Pots TrailParks & Nature
Mesa Falls Visitor Center
Upper Mesa Falls RoadYellowstone National Park
Harriman State Park
3489 Green Canyon RdHenrys Lake State Park
3917 E. 5100 N.Hebgen Lake
Located far from any ocean, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes appears as a rolling sea of sand on the eastern edge of Idaho’s volcanic Snake River Plain. These vast dunes are the largest in Idaho. They blanket an area approximately 35 miles long and 5 wide and range from 50 to 400 feet high. This 10,600-acre playground of shifting, white quartz sand is known for its unique beauty and exceptional space for off-road vehicle (ORV) enthusiasts, hikers and equestrians. Picnicking, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing and camping opportunities are also available. The best time to visit is spring through fall. Sand Dune rentals are available.
59 locals recommend
St Anthony Sand Dunes
Located far from any ocean, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes appears as a rolling sea of sand on the eastern edge of Idaho’s volcanic Snake River Plain. These vast dunes are the largest in Idaho. They blanket an area approximately 35 miles long and 5 wide and range from 50 to 400 feet high. This 10,600-acre playground of shifting, white quartz sand is known for its unique beauty and exceptional space for off-road vehicle (ORV) enthusiasts, hikers and equestrians. Picnicking, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing and camping opportunities are also available. The best time to visit is spring through fall. Sand Dune rentals are available.
Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place. The Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole Area are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Grand Teton National Park Headquarters, Moose, WY
103 Headquarters RdRising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place. The Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole Area are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Arts & Culture
Learn about the history of Yellowstone and West Yellowstone. Next to the visitor center.
11 locals recommend
Yellowstone Historic Center
104 Yellowstone AveLearn about the history of Yellowstone and West Yellowstone. Next to the visitor center.
Hilarious Dinner Theatre, shows nightly in the summer.
37 locals recommend
Yellowstone Playhouse at Island Park
5163 US-20Hilarious Dinner Theatre, shows nightly in the summer.
The Playmill Theatre
29 Madison AveExcellent live theatre!
Essentials
Market Place
22 Madison AveFood Roundup Supermarket
107 Dunraven StRobin's Roost
4150 N Big Springs LoopWalmart Supercenter
1450 N 2nd ECostco Wholesale
2505 Catron StOutdoor Activities
Grand Targhee Ski Resort
3300 Ski Hill RdGranite Hot Springs Pool
Granite Creek Road
Freeheel and Wheel
33 Yellowstone AveSki, Bike and snowshoe rentals and gear.
High Mountain Adventures
4141 Sawtelle Peak RdATV, River Raft and Snowmobiling rentals in Island Park.
Montana Whitewater Rafting Co - Yellowstone River
603 Scott St WMontana Whitewater Rafting Co - Gallatin River
63960 Gallatin Rd
Yellowstone Horses at Eagle Ridge Ranch
3438 Old Shotgun RdThe Diamond P Ranch
2865 Targhee Pass HwyHorseback riding in Montana.
Everything you need for fishing as well as guided fishing trips.
47 locals recommend
Henry's Fork Anglers Llc
3340 US-20Everything you need for fishing as well as guided fishing trips.
Grand Targhee Ski Resort
3300 Ski Hill RdIsland Park Golf Course
Neighbourhoods
Island Park
West Yellowstone
Gardiner
Jackson