Three Island Crossing State Park Explained

Three Island Crossing State Park
Iucn Category:V
Map:USA Idaho#USA
Relief:1
Location:Glenns Ferry, Idaho, United States
Coordinates:42.9447°N -115.3181°W
Area Acre:613
Elevation:2484feet
Designation:Idaho state park
Established:1968
Website:Three Island Crossing State Park

Three Island Crossing State Park is a history-focused public recreation area in Glenns Ferry, Elmore County, Idaho, United States, that interprets the site of a ford of the Snake River on the Oregon Trail. The state park features camping, cabins, disk golf, and a visitors center with interpretive exhibits.

History

The site was used as a river crossing until 1869 when Gus Glenn built a ferry across the river about 2miles upstream. The land was deeded from the city of Glenns Ferry to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation in 1968 and was formally opened to the public as a state park in 1971.

Wildlife

Residential animals of this state park feature deer, waterfowl, fox, swans, songbirds, pelicans, eagles.

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