For a great family vacation this summer, check out Island Park Idaho. Island Park is part of the greater Yellowstone caldera system, and is nestled in the Targhee National Forest. Streams, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls afford excellent outdoor opportunities, such as fishing, boating, water sports, white-water rafting and wildlife viewing. Island Park ID is jsut a 1/2 hour drive to Yellowstone National Park, and the wildlife found in Yellowstone can also be seen in Island Park, from the bald eagle to grizzly bears and moose. Island Park also has golf, tennis, a day spa, summer stock dinner theatre, and scenic drives. Mountain Biking and hiking enthusiasts enjoy the many miles of maintained trails also.
Island Park Idaho has become a destination in its own right, but since it is so close in proximity to Yellowstone’s west entrance, many Yellowstone visitors choose to find accommodations here . There are a handful of Island Park hotels offered in Island Park . Angler’s Lodge is right on the river in the Last Chance area, and provides rooms with 1-2 queen beds priced from $159-$179 for summer rates. The lodge specialized in guided fishing trips. In the Macks Inn area is Macks Inn Resort, which has river-front rooms from $89-$140. On the north end of Island Park, near the golf course, is Sawtelle Mountain Resort. This hotel provides economy single queen rooms to deluxe double queen rooms from $89-$119 nightly during the summertime . If you are searching for luxury in a hotel, about 45 minutes south of Yellowstone is Henry’s Fork Lodge, with average summer rates of $400 per person per night. This lodge provides exceptional river-front accommodations with 3 gourmet meals a day included.
If you think Island Park Idaho hotels may cramp your style, consider joining the many visitors to the Island Park area who choose to stay in a privately owned vacation rental. This is a great choice for larger groups especially, who want to stay together and not be split up into multiple hotel rooms. People also choose to go this route when they want more seclusion and privacy than a hotel offers, of for those who want the option of cooking their own meals. Island Park cabins range in price from the mid $100’s per night to the mid $800’s per night, depending on size, quality of lodging and amenities.
A group of 10 can stay in a nice cabin with granite countertops, gas fireplace, and hot tub for as little as $200 per night. This can be a huge savings compared to staying in hotel rooms, which usually have a maximum occupancy of 5. Added savings come when figuring the cost of cooking one’s own meals in the cabin’s fully equipped kitchen versus eating out.
Larger groups may realize even greater savings when staying in a cabin rental. Private vacation rentals are available with up to 8 private bedrooms. Even the most expensive of rental cabins would only cost each couple in this situation $100 per night. The amenities of the cabins, such as hot tubs, board games, and even billiards provide a nice respite during stormy weather or after long trips into Yellowstone.
Most of the Island Park rentals have outdoor decks or porches as well, with patio furniture, gas grills, and even fire pits for roasting mallows. Cabin amenities provide added opportunities for relaxing socialization and enjoyment of the natural surroundings.
Island Park Idaho provides a great place for your next summer vacation whether you choose a hotel or one of the many privately owned vacation rentals.