Activities at Henry’s Fork Lodge
Though it’s the blue ribbon fly fishing streams that bring most people to Island Park, Idaho, our region boasts infinite other opportunities for outdoor adventure. For serious anglers ready for a respite from the waters, or for non-fishers, the lodge is the ideal base of operations for exploring some of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural attractions, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We’re happy to help personalize your itinerary by coordinating any activities you’re interested in.
“Even if you’re not fishing, Henry’s Fork Lodge is a great place to stay just to enjoy the whole Jackson to Yellowstone area.”
Eric G.
Eric has visited the lodge for 6 years in a row
Yellowstone
National Park
Only a 45-minute drive from the lodge, visiting Yellowstone National Park is often a highlight of our guests’ stays. Whether you want to see Old Faithful for the first time, take in the spectacular scenery and wildlife (including bison, wolves and elk), do some world-class fishing or hiking, or just take it all in from the comfort of a guided car tour, the opportunities for amazing adventures are endless. We’re available to offer suggestions and to help plan your visit to the park.
Hiking
In addition to trails of all levels within Yellowstone, the lodge is surrounded by many other trail systems offering everything from easy strolls to rigorous all-day hikes. Five minutes away is Harriman State Park, which lies within an 11,000-acre wildlife refuge in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Horseback Riding
Explore the region by horseback with a trail ride through Harriman State Park. Enjoy amazing vistas of the Teton Mountain Range, ride through beautiful wildflower meadows, and listen for the elk bugling. Dry Ridge Outfitters, the only licensed Outfitter in the park, is 5 minutes away and offers custom trail rides of every level, knowledgeable guides, and experienced horses.
Mountain Biking
Harriman State Park offers miles of easy and intermediate mountain biking trails, including the favorite Silver Lake Trail and the longer Harriman Loop, which starts out along the Henry’s Fork River. Take one of the lodge’s fleet of mountain bikes, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Canoeing
Paddle down the Henry’s Fork right to the lodge from Harriman Park. Or explore the Henry’s Fork from Big Springs to Mack’s Inn — it’s a National Water Trail offering breathtaking scenery and wildlife. Canoe rentals are available nearby.
Wildlife and Bird Watching
Moose, otters, bald eagles, osprey, trumpeter swans and other wildlife are often seen right from the lodge. But for other outstanding viewing opportunities, the Red Rock National Wildlife Refuge is just an hour’s drive and is a birder’s paradise, hosting several hundred species of birds in its lakes, wetlands and sagebrush flats and grasslands. It lies in the serene 60-mile undeveloped and unpopulated Centennial Valley. And of course Yellowstone and Harriman Parks also offer unrivaled opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Jackson Hole and
Grand Teton National Park
The lodge is just 90 minutes from Jackson Hole, which is home to a variety of art galleries, shops and boutiques, and nationally acclaimed restaurants. Grand Teton National Park is less than 5 miles from Jackson Hole, and offers spectacular scenery and recreational activities.
Golf & Tennis
Teton Lakes Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course and country club in nearby Rexburg. Club and cart rentals are available. And 20 minutes from the lodge, Island Park Village offers a scenic nine-hole course and four tennis courts (club and racket rentals are available). Nearby, the Teton Valley also offers world-class golf courses.
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