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Travel Tips & Visitor Info

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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 here. The map below 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!

Welcome Centers

CHERRY CREEK VISITOR CENTER Rest Area and Information Center, At I-15 Mile Marker 7 Northbound, Malad, ID 83252

POCATELLO VISITOR CENTER 2695 S 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83204 Rotary International Rose Garden features over 1100 domestic rose bushes and a statue of Shoshone Indian Chief Pocatello.

Road Conditions

511.idaho.gov

Airports

Pocatello Regional Airport iflypocatello.com

Salt Lake City Airport (Nearest International Airport) slcairport.com

Time Zone

MST (Mountain Standard Time) and MDT (Mountain Daylight time)

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 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.

Southeast Idaho High Country Tourism

PO Box 669, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246 • (888) 201-1063 • IdahoHighCountry.org • Visit us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube /SoutheastIdaho