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Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
Receation opportunities abound on the 700,000 acre Ashton/Island Park Ranger District. Fishing, camping, floating, sightseeing, hiking, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are the most popular activities. Big Springs, Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the most visited scenic attractions. There are 615 miles of roads open to motorized travel and 172 miles of hiking trails on the district.
District Ranger: Liz Davy
Ashton Office
Address: PO Box 858, Ashton, Idaho 83420
Phone: 208-652-7442
Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Island Park Office (Only staffed during the summer). Office closed October 20. The front foyer will remain open 24/7 and will be stocked with snow machine trail maps, the area's Nordic ski trail maps, a daily avalanche report, forest information and other brochures.
Address: 3726 Highway 20, Island Park, ID 83429
Phone: 208-558-7301 Fax: 208-558-7812
Trails for all Users
There are 615 miles of roads open to motorized travel and 172 miles of hiking trails on the districts. You can use for horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, motorized and more. For maps click here.
Campgrounds on the District
If you’re looking for a great recreational experience, stay at one of the campgrounds located on the district, many of which are located near a wonderful attraction, trail head or boat ramp. Click Recreation on the navigational site (on your left), then click Camping.
Rental Cabins
Do you want to go camping, but would rather stay in a cabin? Rent one of our three many rustic cabins located throughout the Forest. They are open year-round and can be accessed by snowmobiles or by cross-country skiing during the winter months. Click Recreation on the navigational site (on your left), then click Cabin Rentals.
Water Sports
Boat ramps are available throughout the district to the public to launch into reservoirs and rivers. Several boat ramps have campgrounds nearby.
Cross Country Ski Trails
Do you have Cabin Fever? There are over 60 miles of Cross Country Ski Trails available on the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District.
Mesa Falls Scenic Byways
The southern portal of the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway starts in the town of Ashton, Idaho on U.S. Highway 20. A paved, two lane road winds its way through scenic farm lands of potatoes, barley and alfalfa before entering the Three Rivers Canyon area and climbing to a mixed forest of lodge pole pine, Douglas fir and aspen. The byway rejoins Highway 20 approximately 28 miles to the north near Harriman State Park.
Wildlife Viewing
Elk, deer, bear, antelope, cougars and moose roam throughout the district. Sandhill cranes, trumpeter swans, a variety of waterfowl, song birds and eagles may also be seen.