Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park
Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.49778, -111.25556
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-558-7658 OR 208-270-0094
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park
Overview Big Springs Group Area 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. Recreation Big Springs is the headwaters of Henry's Fork and is one of the largest springs in the country. Henry'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. The Big Springs National Recreation Water Trail can be accessed from the campground 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. The charming and historic John Sack Cabin is nearby, noted for its unique location, construction and furnishings. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATVing are popular activities. Many miles of trails crisscross Island Park, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Nez Perce Trail are in the area. Facilities The campground provides one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 40 people, with picnic tables, a campfire circle, grill and tent pads. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. 30-amp electricity is available for a fee. Firewood is available for pur
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 258 designated routes (274 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Springs Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Springs | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Camping | Free campsite | 1.6 mi | Free | — |
| Big Springs Warming Hut | National forest group campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Big Springs Warming Hut | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Mack's Inn RV park | RV park | 4.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.