UPPER COFFEE POT

About UPPER COFFEE POT

Overview Upper Coffee Pot Campground is located in Island Park, Idaho on a beautiful, floatable stretch of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.Recreation Henry's Fork has great fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also popular on the river. Coffee Pot Rapids are located downstream. The rapids are rated class III whitewater, providing a river playground for kayakers and rafters. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATVing are popular activities. Many miles of trails crisscross Island Park, including the 2.5-mile Coffee Pot Rapids Trail, which begins in the campground and meanders along the riverbank. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Nez Perce Trail are in the area. Island Park Reservoir and Henry's Lake are nearby, both offering boating, water skiing and excellent fishing opportunities. The Big Springs National Recreation Water Trail offers an approximately three-hour float or canoe trip through beautiful scenery. Wildlife, including moose, bald eagles and Sandhill cranes, are often seen along the trail.Facilities The campground contains single and double sites, some of which have 50-amp electric hookups. Each site contains a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. All sites have views of the river and some have direct river access. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Guided nature walks are held in Upper Coffee Pot on Saturdays throughout the summer; check bulletin board for meeting location, time and subject. Natural Features Island Park is composed of two areas of extinct volcanic activity. The Henry's Fork Caldera sits inside the larger Island Park Caldera. The area is known for its dense forests of lodgepole pine, broad grassy meadows bursting wi

How to Get There

From West Yellowstone, Montana, take Highway 20 south for 23 miles. From Ashton, Idaho, take Highway 20 north for 32 miles. Turn west onto Forest Road 130 and travel 2 miles to the campground.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to UPPER COFFEE POT

Heading to UPPER COFFEE POT? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)