Island Park KOA Holiday Campground Blog

7 Things to Do in Island Park

10/11/2026

7 Things to Do in Island Park, Idaho (That Aren't Yellowstone): Plan Your 2027 Summer GetawayIsland Park gets treated like a hallway. A lot of people drive Highway 20 straight through on their way to Yellowstone's West Entrance and never stop. That's a mistake. The Henry's Fork starts here, the...

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Fly Fishing Henry's Fork and Henry's Lake

10/9/2026

Fly Fishing Henry's Fork and Henry's Lake: Plan Your 2027 Summer Getaway to Island Park, IdahoQuick answer: On the Henry's Fork in summer, nymph Box Canyon or fish hoppers and afternoon PMDs on the Railroad Ranch. On Henry's Lake, go early with a sinking line and a leech, because trout sit deeper...

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How to Plan the Perfect Yellowstone RV Trip from Island Park

7/30/2026

By: Island Park KOA Team  |   Island Park KOA Holiday  |  Published: June 2026  |  Last Updated: June 2026Quick AnswerIsland Park, Idaho sits 30 miles from Yellowstone's West Entrance. That's close enough to reach Old Faithful before the morning crowds and far enough to skip the in-park campground...

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How to Choose Your Basecamp: RV Parks Near Yellowstone West

5/24/2026

When planning your adventure to the world's most iconic national park, you want to choose a basecamp that's right for you. Luckily, the best RV parks near Yellowstone's West Entrance are clustered along US-20 in Island Park, Idaho, about 30 minutes from the West Entrance gate.Why the West Entrance...

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Our Transition to KOA. Same Family, Bigger Adventure

1/15/2026

For many years, Valley View RV Park has welcomed campers to beautiful Island Park, Idaho. Families have gathered here, friendships have formed around campfires, and memories have been made just minutes from Yellowstone National Park. As our campground has grown, so has our vision for what we can...

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