942 Hidden Gems of Southeastern Idaho by smbrady17
first prev 1 next lastEvery BYU-Idaho student has heard the all too common complaint that there is "nothing to do in Rexburg." But how true is it?
This is a collection of the best places for college students to hang out in or around Rexburg. While some may be more popular, you might find some new places to adventure during study breaks.
Plus check out https://www.freearenas.com/things-to-do-near-byu-idaho
Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
2.1 miles SW of Swan Valley, IdahoFalls Campground is located next to the Snake River near beautiful Swan Valley, only 45 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mixed growth cottonwood trees provide partial shade, and grassy meadows with...
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim Added on 5 May 2021
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
2.0 miles N of Rigby, IdahoRigby Lake has long been a favorite swimming hole for those in the area. The county has taken it well under its wing and made it a buzzing spot on any warm summer day. Along with the long standing...
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim Added on 15 Dec 2020 0.8-1.3 mi
Warm Slough Campground
Rexburg, Idaho
5.0 miles NW of Rexburg, IdahoThis is a pretty popular campsite that fills up pretty quick on busy weekends. Campsites are fairly spread out and there is no official donation box (as of July 2015). A couple of the campsites...
Airsoft, Camp, Canoe Added on 2 Jul 2020 0.3-0.6 mi
Cress Creek Nature Trail
Rexburg, Idaho
11.9 miles S of Rexburg, IdahoMeandering along the scenic South Fork of the Snake River, the beautiful 1¼ mile Cress Creek Nature Trail will lead you on a journey through sagebrush-grass communities, over juniper covered...
Hike Added on 7 May 2020
Egin Lakes
Saint Anthony, Idaho
8.9 miles W of Saint Anthony, IdahoEgin Lakes is one of the favorite gateways to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. The lakes themselves are unusually shallow and where you'll actually find a lake depends greatly on what time of the...
Sled, Swim Added on 29 Apr 2020 0.1 mi
Founder's Square Hill (Under the Water Tower)
Rexburg, Idaho
1.8 miles SE of Rexburg, IdahoThis is a great sledding hill. It's about the perfect steepness and really wide. It's also big enough to make it worth a little run on a snowboard or an inner tube. While this is a pretty...
Sled Added on 18 Jul 2018
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
5.7 miles W of Rexburg, IdahoBeaver Dick is a park 4.5 miles west of Rexburg, Idaho on Hwy 33. It's a 9.5 acre park that passes next to the west bank of the Henry Fork of the Snake River; it's a popular...
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim Added on 18 Jul 2018
Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
4.3 miles SE of Saint Anthony, IdahoLess than 1/2 a mile down the road from the Monkey Rock waterfall, Hog Hollow Bridge is a favorite spot for adrenaline junkies to cool off. The place to jump is off the East side of the bridge where...
Dive, Swim Added on 5 Jun 2018
Fun Farm Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
3.1 miles E of Saint Anthony, IdahoAlso known as the Funny Farm Bridge, this is an excellent place for bridge jumping. You can jump from the road level, the top of the bridge, or swing from the bars below. Just be watchful of cars...
Dive, Swim Added on 12 May 2018
St. Anthony Sandbar
Saint Anthony, Idaho
0.2 miles SE of Saint Anthony, IdahoCLOSED. //// Sand Bar Update //// ***As of 27 June 2019 *** The Sand Bar is still closed to ALL swimming, please do not cross the boundary line. We are closely monitoring the river flows...
Dive, Swim Added on 12 May 2018
