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Island Park Idaho is  a  perfect   family destination for summer.   Island Park  is part of the greater Yellowstone caldera system, and is set  in the Targhee National Forest.   Plentiful rivers, lakes and waterfalls   afford  excellent outdoor opportunities,   such as   fishing, boating, water sports, white-water rafting and wildlife viewing.  Island Park ID is within  a  half   hour drive to Yellowstone National Park, and the wildlife  found in Yellowstone can also be spotted  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  of its own,   but since it is so close in proximity to Yellowstone’s most convenient  entrance, many Yellowstone visitors choose to find accommodations here .  There are a handful of  Island Park hotels from which to choose .  Angler’s Lodge is  a nice hotel    right on the Henry’s Fork 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   units   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 summer .   For those    who demand   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.   3 gourmet meals per day are included in the pricing. 

If you  think   Island Park Idaho hotels may  cramp your style,  you may want to consider an Island Park vacation rental.     This is especially good for groups   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 about $165 per night to up to $825  per night, depending on  how many the cabin will accommodate and the quality of the lodging. 

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.   The group can then all stay together for relaxed dining and conversation, and save money while at it.    Additional  savings are realized  when the price of going out for every meal is compared to the cost of cooking one’s own meals at one of the cabins, all of which have fully-equipped kitchens. 

Larger groups reap savings from staying in vacation rentals even more.    Private vacation rentals   are available with up to  8 private bedrooms.  This breaks down to less than $100 per couple per night for even the most expensive vacation rentals available within Island Park.   Most of the larger cabins also  have hot tubs, HDTV, and even billiards for great down time during stormy weather or after a long day in Yellowstone.   

Many  Island Park rentals  have outdoor decks or porches as well,   with patio furniture, gas grills, and fire pits.   These  amenities  offer   added opportunities to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of the area, and provide the setting for memorable, relaxing get-togethers among family and friends.     

 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.