Henrys Lake, Reservoir in Fremont County, Idaho, US.
Henrys Lake covers 8 square miles at an elevation of 6,476 feet, featuring springs around its shoreline at Staley Springs, Pintail Point, and Kelly Springs.
The lake received its name from Andrew Henry, an early American explorer, and later witnessed General Oliver Howard's troops resting during the Nez Perce War.
Native American communities inhabited the lands surrounding Henrys Lake for generations before European settlers arrived in the region.
The lake maintains a fish population consisting of 55 percent Yellowstone cutthroat trout, along with rainbow-cutthroat hybrids and brook trout for fishing enthusiasts.
The reservoir lies just 16 miles west of Yellowstone National Park and serves as a crucial breeding ground for white pelicans, mallards, and trumpeter swans.
Location: Fremont County
Elevation above the sea: 1,976 m
GPS coordinates: 44.64400,-111.40600
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:31
Idaho's remote locations offer access to diverse landscapes ranging from alpine lakes nestled in mountain ranges to volcanic formations and high desert terrain. The state contains geological features formed over thousands of years, including lava tubes that preserve ice year-round, sand dunes rising hundreds of feet, and one of North America's deepest river canyons. Historic mining towns preserve architecture from the silver boom era, while natural hot springs dot the landscape alongside waterfalls that cascade through forested valleys. These destinations span from the granite spires of City of Rocks National Reserve, where climbers tackle routes on 600-foot rock formations, to Priest Lake in the northern forests, stretching 19 miles through conifer-covered wilderness. Visitors can explore the black lava fields of Craters of the Moon, spanning over 1,100 square miles, or descend into caves where ice formations persist despite surface temperatures. The Snake River carves through Hell's Canyon at depths reaching 7,900 feet, creating opportunities for rafting and fishing. Whether hiking to Sawtooth Lake at 8,800 feet elevation, observing stars from an observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park, or walking through the Victorian streets of Wallace, these locations provide experiences across Idaho's varied terrain.
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