Mesa Falls Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Fishing is superb at Henry’s Fork on the Snake River.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees Only at the special attractions along the way.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities There are a myriad of trails for bikes, horses, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiles along the byway, especially at Harriman State Park and Big Bend Ridge.
	Camping Camping is available in the Targhee National Forest. Link to reserveUSA.com to make reservations at nearby National Forest campgrounds: Warm River Campground(Targhee National Forest).		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

Idaho 47 is a two-lane road. Forest Service Route 294 is closed in winter and becomes a Forest Service snowmobile route. The road is narrow and rough in some areas. For more information please contact the Island Park Ranger District at 208-558-7301.

Restrictions

Forest Service Route 294 is closed in the winter.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

In winter the Forest Service road becomes one of many snowmobile trails in the area. If you have snowmobiles or cross-country skis, winter is the time to go; if you don't, there is no access. Spring through Fall is great by car.

High Season

Summer and winter

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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