Big Springs: Island Park, IdahoBig Springs: Island Park, Idaho
Aug 2, 2007. We are staying in Grizzly RV-Park in West Yellowstone, Montana just out the west gate of Yellowstone National Park. We stayed in a different site every night because we did not have reservations and at this time of year they are FULL. The only way we got to stay there for 4-nights was to move into cancellation sites. The rates range from around $37 to $47 depending on a variety of things but generally back in sites were cheaper than pull-thru sites. Then they charge $4 for wifi. I suppose the pull-thru sites are a bit larger so the BIG rigs would probably be forced into one of them. Grizzly is a nice park, the nicest campground in the area. Bottom line is if you are planning to visit WEST YELLOWSTONE during July thru Aug-15 you need a reservation as every campground in the area is FULL. After August 15 you can have your choice of campgrounds with no reservations.
We visited Big Springs near Island Park, Idaho today.
We are visiting Big Springs a wonderful spot that if properly advertised would be a big attraction. At this time it is mostly a gathering spot for locals but that is changing. Big Springs: Island Park, Idaho
Locating Big Springs is a difficult thing to do, it really is. Most maps do not show Big Springs and the locals do not have signs directing you there. It is just something you have to know! We have heard about Big Springs for years but had never located it. This year we decided to be more persistent. Here is what I can tell you. Locate Macks Inn along US-20 (in Island Park). From Macks Inn turn east on Big Springs Loop Road. Stay on that road and do not hesitate to ask locals (anyone you see) where to find Big Springs. The Springs are actually on Big Springs Loop Road about 4-miles east of US 20 and Island Park. Idaho isn't big on signs so pay attention.
Big Springs: Island Park, Idaho
Big Springs is located where the 1.3 million-year-old Henry's Fork Caldera (a huge volcanic crater) is covered by the western edge of the more recent Buffalo Lake lava flow, which erupted from vents on the Yellowstone Plateau to the east. Geologist believe that the main source of the springs is rain and snow that falls on the Yellowstone plateau. This water percolates through the highly fractured lava until it meets the less permeable glacial and lake sediments beneath the lava. This causes the water to spread laterally, emerging at the base of the Plateau as Big Springs, the largest of many springs that emerge along the western edge of the Yellowstone Plateau. Thermal waters from deeper sources may contribute to the springs' flow and account for its year-round temperature of 52° F. This temperature is slightly above the mean annual air temperature of the area.
Big Springs: Island Park, Idaho
Water in Big Springs is crystal clear as you would expect. Beautiful rocks glisten from the bottom of the spring.
Large trout in Big Springs: Island Park, Idaho
Large trout are easily seen because no fishing is allowed. Visitors like to feed bread to these large trout. If you plan to visit Big Springs remember to bring some bread to feed the fish.
Big Spring Run: Island Park, Idaho
Joyce took this picture from the bridge that crosses over the Big Spring Run.
Big trout in Big Spring Run: Island Park, Idaho
Big trout, like this one, attract your attention like a pretty woman entering the room. Try to pry your eyes off the big trout and find the other nice trout in this picture hint there are several more.
Muskrat in Big Spring Run
About 10-days after our first visit to Big Spring we returned with our Son and Grandson. They got a kick out of feeding the fish and gulls. Then out from under the bridge pops this muskrat. The cute critter was paddling for all he was worth to stay in the strong current to get his share of the bread.
Until next time remember how good life is. Big Springs near Island Park, Idaho is the major source of Henrys Fork of the Snake River.
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