Family Fun in Jefferson County, Idaho

Camas National Wildlife Refuge near Hamer protects wetlands, grasslands, and sagebrush habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Families can explore the auto-tour route, watch birds, take photographs, and enjoy a quiet nature break close to Interstate 15. Amenities & Features 🦆 Migratory bird and wildlife viewing 📷 Nature photography 🚗 Scenic auto-tour route 🥾 Walking and hiking on permitted Read more...

Cordon Park is a smaller Rigby park with open lawn and two grass ball fields that works well for family gatherings and casual recreation. Amenities & Features ⚾ Two grass ball fields 🌳 Open lawn 🧺 Gathering space 👨‍👩‍👧 Family recreation Good to Know This is a quieter neighborhood-style park with fewer destination amenities than Rigby South Park. Read more...

Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum in Rigby celebrates inventor Philo T. Farnsworth and the city’s claim as the birthplace of television while also preserving pioneer and Jefferson County history. Amenities & Features 📺 Television invention history 💡 Philo T. Farnsworth exhibits 🏛️ Pioneer history 🧰 Historic artifacts 👨‍👩‍👧 Small family-friendly museum Good to Know The museum is a small local Read more...

Heise Hot Springs near Ririe is a long-running family recreation destination with a mineral hot pool, seasonal swimming pool and water slide, camping, golf, ziplining, and food. Amenities & Features ♨️ Mineral hot pool 🏊 Seasonal swimming pool 🛝 Water slide ⛳ Golf 🧗 Zipline and outdoor recreation Good to Know The mineral pool and seasonal recreation areas follow different Read more...

Jefferson County Lake is a seasonal family recreation area near Rigby with a sandy swimming beach, campground, picnic shelters, fishing, and non-motorized boating. Amenities & Features 🏖️ Sandy swimming beach 🏕️ Campground 🎣 Fishing 🛶 Non-motorized boating 🧺 Picnic shelters Good to Know The lake and campground are seasonal. Check Jefferson County Parks & Recreation for current opening dates, fees, Read more...

Jim Moore Pond south of Roberts is an Idaho Fish and Game access site with family-friendly fishing, paddling, and primitive camping. The pond is especially popular with families because it is stocked with trout and also supports yellow perch. Amenities & Features 🎣 Family-friendly pond fishing 🛶 Non-motorized boat ramp 🏕️ Primitive camping ♿ Accessible restroom and dock 🚗 On-site Read more...