RV Rentals Glenns Ferry, Idaho

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In the 1800s, Glenns Ferry was a very dangerous river crossing on the Oregon Trail. The pioneers would try to traverse the Snake River at the Three Island Crossing until Gustavus "Gus" Glenn built a ferry two miles upstream. Doing so eliminated about 20 miles from the previous route. In 1871, Glenns Ferry was incorporated. 

Glenns Ferry may only currently have about 1,300 residents, but it’s an excellent place to visit if you want to see part of the Oregon Trail and learn more about the history of the brave pioneers who eventually settled the Wild West. It’s also just an hour away from Boise and Twin Falls, so it’s a wonderful place to camp if you want to visit multiple nearby cities.

You don’t have to leave the Glenns Ferry area to discover some exciting attractions. If you want to do some walking, hiking, or biking without leaving the area, then you can go to places like Three Island State Park and Bennett Mountain. Those in search of a great entry point to the Snake River should visit the Eddie Bostic Recreational Area, which features two boat ramps, two boat docks, and multiple places to picnic and barbecue.

If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the area, you can do so at Three Island State Park, where you can see a portion of the Oregon Trail. There’s also the Historic Opera Theatre, which is a Victorian theater that was built in 1914. You may also want to walk around the World Wide Equine Horse Dentistry Museum, which has a large collection of antique equine dentistry tools and other horse-related artifacts.

Events Near Glenns Ferry, Idaho

• Elmore County Fair & Rodeo – Glenns Ferry hosts this fair and rodeo every mid-July. A carnival, live entertainment, a livestock auction, and a rodeo all take place at this fun event.

• Boise Music Festival – In late June, Boise hosts this music festival that frequently showcases various acts from many different musical genres. The festival is also home to a carnival that’s full of midway games, carnival rides, and more. 

• Nampa Festival of the Arts – This festival in Nampa celebrates multiple types of art over two days in mid-August. Maybe you’ll find a piece of art of your own to buy from one of the nearly 200 vendors that set up booths here.