Caving | St Anthony Ice Caves
Hype:
The ice caves north of Rexburg, Idaho, are a fascinating natural wonder that offers a cool and refreshing escape, especially during the summer months. These caves are nestled in the hillside and feature ice formations that persist year-round due to the unique volcanic terrain. One of the highlights of the cave is the "ice hill" at the back, which visitors can slide down for a fun and thrilling experience. The caves are easily accessible with a short hike and provide a great opportunity for exploration and photography. With their cool temperatures and natural beauty, the ice caves are a must-visit for adventurers seeking something a bit different in Idaho’s outdoor offerings.
Cave Type: Horizontal
Time: 1-2 hours
Length: not sure, probably a couple thousand feet
Depth: 0 ft
Gear: Headlamp, backup light source, sturdy footwear
Fees: None
Recommended Ages:
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Recommended Months to Visit:
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Permits: Open
Links: https://www.rexburgonline.com/things-to-do/ice-caves/
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Cooper Dye, Anthony Dye, Miller Dye, Zac Dye,
Since Anthony missed the caves when he was fixing the trailer, he wanted to go back. He and I took the three boys. We left at 10:00 and had a lot of fun. The boys slid down the chute at the end of the cave at least a dozen times each. We moved rather quickly since we wanted to get back to camp in time for lunch.
Oklahoma by the Playmill Theatre
Canyon Visitor Education Center
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Calliope Wagner,
My parents took the three boys back to camp while Tara, Savannah, Madi, Ondy, and I went to the ice caves. Jaren went but stayed at the entrance because he didn't want to crawl in the snow and get wet.
We explored the entrance for a second and decided to turn back because it was too cold. But then back at the surface, we read some reviews, and they said the cave was really fun, so we decided to give it another try. We pushed past the entrance where it was army crawling until we got to a bigger room and then the cave was a lot more fun from then on. The cave was amazing and magical with awesome sculpted ice throughout the cave.
We had a lot of fun sliding and skating and sledding, especially in the last room where there was a bobsled track that you could slide down. Calliope started getting cold on the way out, but everyone had a great time otherwise. After the cave, we raced to camp to get dry clothes so that we could make it to our play in West Yellowstone on time.
Oklahoma by the Playmill Theatre
Canyon Visitor Education Center
Caves
Headlamps required
Temperature
No Restrooms
Road Access is Dirt - High Clearance
Access Road is 2WD Accessible
