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, IdahoA shaded Snake River campground near Swan Valley with abundant wildlife, great trout fishing, and Fall Creek Falls a quarter-mile away.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim Added on 5 May 2021
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
2.0 miles N of Rigby, IdahoSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
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, IdahoA popular river campground with two boat ramps and an easy, slow-moving inner tube float — the take-out is 1,000 feet from the put-in, making multiple runs a breeze.
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, IdahoA 1.25-mile self-guided nature trail along the South Fork of the Snake River through sagebrush, juniper slopes, and lush creekside habitat — with an overlook trail, caves near the rim, and moose sightings.
Hike Added on 7 May 2020
Egin Lakes
Saint Anthony, Idaho
8.9 miles W of Saint Anthony, IdahoUnusually shallow, sandy lakes on the gateway to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes — great for water games in 2-to-3-foot-deep water, the closest thing to a real beach in SE Idaho.
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, IdahoA wide, perfectly steep sledding hill in Rexburg that accommodates snowboards and inner tubes — still plenty of hill left after some houses went in at the bottom in 2017.
Sled Added on 18 Jul 2018
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
5.7 miles W of Rexburg, IdahoA 9.5-acre Snake River park near Rexburg with fire pits, pavilions, fishing, boating, swimming, and a rich history tied to legendary frontiersman Beaver Dick Leigh.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim Added on 18 Jul 2018
Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
4.3 miles SE of Saint Anthony, IdahoA 25-foot jump off an active roadway bridge into deep water — exciting, but stay aware of truck traffic and always check the water for rocks and debris before leaping.
Dive, Swim Added on 5 Jun 2018
Fun Farm Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
3.1 miles E of Saint Anthony, IdahoJump from road level, the bridge top, or the bars below at the Funny Farm Bridge — still an active road, so stay alert for vehicles, especially large trucks.
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 (currently at 2100 CFS) we typically like to see the levels at approximately 1200 CFS before swimmers are allowed in the water. We are anticipating opening the Sand Bar to swimmers very soon, we ask that you be patient and respect the closure until then. SAPD. A community river park with 60-plus years of history — water slide, diving board, floating platform, sandboxes, playground, and roped shallow and deep swimming areas on Henry's Fork.
Dive, Swim Added on 12 May 2018
