Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park

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Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Caribou-Targhee National Forest Fees: - Single Site $ 25.00 - Group Area (Sun-Thurs) $ 75.00 - Group Area (Fri-Sat) $150.00 - Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 7.00 Status: closed Reservations: Campsites are on a first come/first serve basis. Group site can be reserved by dialing 1-877-444-6777 or Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park, Caribou-Targhee National Forest - Recreation.gov 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… Getting there: From West Yellowstone, Montana, travel 22 miles south on Highway 20 to Mack's Inn. Turn east on Big Springs Loop Road and travel 4.5 miles to the campground. Phone: 208-558-7658 OR 208-270-0094 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234576 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov