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Island Park Reservoir

Island Park, Idaho — Fremont County.

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7,550Surface acres
4Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 52168231).

Location & fast facts

Where Island Park Reservoir is in Idaho

The red circle marks Island Park Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Island Park Reservoir

  • County: Fremont
  • City or town on the shore: Island Park
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 69 mi from Idaho Falls and 195 mi from Twin Falls, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Idaho: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Idaho

Official IDFG pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 4 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Rainbow trout and Kokanee
  • Camping. 15 campgrounds within 15 mi, 3 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official stocking data (Idaho Fish and Game)

Stocked by the state: Kokanee, Rainbow trout (2015–2026, 12 years; 2,295,757 fish in all, fry included)

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Fishing Planner stocking records (releases into Island Park Reservoir, Fremont County, since 2015). These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Island Park Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Buttermilk Campground (campground)West End Campground (campground)Island Park Camp (campground)Box Canyon Campground (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3West End Boat Ramp (Boat launch)41 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4West End Boat Ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 52168231), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Island Park Reservoir

We found 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Island Park Reservoir, 11 of them within 5 miles. 3 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

9 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Idaho

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Island Park Reservoir, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.4103, -111.5117). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Island Park Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Island Park Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in MT (America/Boise), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    4 public access sites listed, 4 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating44.4362, -111.3765
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating44.4259, -111.3894
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating44.4361, -111.3745
    West End Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp—No feeBoating44.3765, -111.5318

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Island Park Reservoir

    How big is Island Park Reservoir?

    Island Park Reservoir covers about 7,550 acres in Island Park, Idaho (Fremont County).

    What fish are in Island Park Reservoir?

    IDFG fish stocking records lists Rainbow trout and Kokanee.

    Is there a public boat launch on Island Park Reservoir?

    Yes. 4 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Island Park Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 11 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Island Park Reservoir?

    Island Park Reservoir touches Island Park in Fremont County, Idaho.

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