VISITOR INFO
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Travel Tips & Visitor Info Bear Lake Valley
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
Beautiful Southeast Idaho’s High Country is a one-of-a-kind experience filled with activities you won’t want to miss out on! To make your trip planning easier, we’ve listed a few resources and tips on these two pages. The map on the next page highlights the locations of some of our famous destinations and gives you a general bird’s eye view of the region. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, our website has much more detailed information, IdahoHighCountry.org. We’ll see you soon!
PUBLIC LAND
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Pocatello Resource Area, 1111 N 8th Street, Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 236-6860 id.blm.gov MONTPELIER RANGER DISTRICT 322 N 4th Street, Montpelier, ID 83254 (208) 847-0375 SODA SPRINGS RANGER DISTRICT 410 Hooper Ave, Soda Springs, ID 83276 (208) 547-4356 WESTSIDE RANGER DISTRICT Pocatello Office, 4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204 • (208) 236-7500 Malad Office, 195 S 300 E, Malad, ID 83252 • (208) 766-5900 US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 4425 Burley Dr #A, Chubbuck, ID 83201 (208) 237-6615 fws.gov IDAHO FISH AND GAME 1345 Barton Road, Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 334-3700 fishandgame.idaho.gov
IDAHO STATE PARKS
BEAR LAKE STATE PARK 181 S Main, PO Box 252, Paris, ID 83261 (208) 945-2790 MASSACRE ROCKS STATE PARK 3592 N Park Lane, American Falls, ID 83211 • (208) 548-2672 IDAHO STATE PARKS & RECREATION parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS
SOUTHEAST IDAHO PUBLIC LANDS CAMPGROUNDS idahohighcountry.org/cat/public-landscampground NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE AND BLM campground information, reservations, and availability visit recreation.gov or blm.gov/programs/recreation/camping SOUTHEAST IDAHO RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS idahohighcountry.org/cat/rv-parkcampground
WEATHER TO EXPECT IN SOUTHEAST IDAHO
Winter Average Low 17°F -Average High 35°F Highs: Dec: 33°F, Jan: 33°F, Feb: 38°F Lows: Dec: 16°F, Jan: 16°F, Feb: 19° Pack extra layers, snow boots, warm hats, scarves, hydrating lotion, moisturizer, and chapstick for the dry and cold weather. For winter travel, it’s always best to be prepared and pack a road emergency kit when driving through the snow.
Spring
Average Low 33°F - Average High 58°F Highs: Mar: 49°F, Apr: 58°F, May: 68°F Lows: Mar: 27°F, Apr: 33F°, May: 40°F Pack an umbrella, rain boots, cold weather footwear, fleeces, warm pants, windbreaker/waterproof jacket.
Summer
Average Low 50°F - average High 84°F Highs: Jun: 78°F, Jul: 88°F, Aug: 87°F Lows Jun: 47°F, Jul: 52°F, Aug: 51°F Pack sunscreen, water bottle, sandals/ hiking shoes, bug spray, lightweight sweatshirts/cardigans.
Fall
Average Low 33°F - Average High 60°F
Southeast Idaho High Country Tourism PO Box 669, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246 • (888) 201-1063
IdahoHighCountry.org
Highs: Sept: 76°F, Oct: 61°F, Nov: 44°F Lows: Sept: 42°F, Oct: 33°F, Nov: 24° F Pack lighter jackets, long sleeves, and sweaters for the day but pack warmer clothes for night or when in the mountains.
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