Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.
My name is Yellowstone Cheri, and it is truly an honor to host you in Island Park, Idaho, one of the most peaceful and scenic gateways to Yellowstone National Park.
Island Park offers the best of both worlds: a short, easy drive to West Yellowstone and the park's West Entrance, and a quieter, more relaxed place to come home to, with open spaces, world-class fishing, clear springs, waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
Today in Island Park
Today in Island Park: 33°F, slight chance rain and snowHenrys Fork 90 cfs2 Yellowstone closures From National Weather Service, U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service.
Coming up in Island Park
From the Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce calendar.
Island Park
The springs, falls, rivers and lakes that make Island Park home.
Yellowstone
The park's highlights most within reach from Island Park and the West Entrance.
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Canyon Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
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Photo: NPS / David Restivo
Hot Spring Grand Prismatic Spring
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Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank
Valley Lamar Valley
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Photo: NPS / Jim Peaco
Geyser Basin Old Faithful & the Upper Geyser Basin
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Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank
Park Entrance West Entrance
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Photo: NPS / Diane Renkin
Lake Yellowstone Lake
- Big Springs
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- Grand Prismatic Spring
- Harriman State Park
- Henry's Fork of the Snake River
- Henry's Lake
- Island Park Reservoir
- Johnny Sack Cabin
- Lamar Valley
- Lower Mesa Falls
- Mesa Falls Scenic Byway
- Old Faithful & the Upper Geyser Basin
- Sawtelle Peak
- Upper Mesa Falls
- West Entrance
- Yellowstone Lake
Plan your trip
Practical guides for every part of your stay.
Seasons & What to Pack
Layers, spring snow and summer storms.
Getting Here
Airports, drives and cell service.
Driving in Yellowstone
Timing, traffic and smarter park days.
Wildlife & Safety
Where to look and how close is too close.
Scenic Drives
Mesa Falls, pull-offs and Quake Lake.
Fly Fishing
The Henry's Fork and Henry's Lake.
Winter in Island Park
Snowmobiling, skiing and snowcoaches.
Weather & Roads
Today's forecast and road conditions.
Groceries, Fuel & Where to Eat
Stock up, fill up and eat well.
Things to Do
Floating, riding, shows and day trips.
Island Park History
The railroad, the ranch and the longest Main Street.
A Land Born of Fire
The supervolcano beneath your cabin.
Planning questions
Is Yellowstone the first national park?
What makes Yellowstone unique?
Is the West Entrance the best option for Island Park visitors?
What is the best one-day Yellowstone itinerary from Island Park?
What annual events take place in the Island Park area?
A personal note
Thank you for spending your time in this remarkable corner of the world. Island Park and the greater Yellowstone region have been part of my life for nearly three decades, and it is a place I never tire of sharing.
What makes this region special is not only its famous landmarks, but the small moments along the way: early morning light, unexpected wildlife, peaceful rivers, changing weather, and the simple stillness of mountain air. No two visits are ever quite the same.
Travel gently, remain curious, and enjoy the journey.
Warmly, Yellowstone Cheri