Jefferson County Lake

Every time we visit here, more and more trees have been removed and it isn't the beautiful park it used to be. Now it's just a place for people to come swim with their kids. It used to be beautiful, shaded and clean. Now it is like a compound. It even has fencing with barbed wire. Why? It makes absolutely no sense. In the winter the gate used to be open so people could come in now it is closed. You can park in the dirt parking lot and go through a gate in the barbed wire fence to walk in the park oh, but it isn't the same Sanctuary it used to be.

A fine way to pass a sunny summer day is at this natural lake, about 12 miles south of Rexburg. June through August, Jefferson County Lake is open daily, 9 am to 10 pm.nnGreeting you is an enticing sheet of blue water, ringed by beaches, grassy areas, hiking trails and 50 campsites. The lake is safe for swimming, and has a floating dock with a slide, while you can rent stand-up paddleboards and kayaks from the shore.nnThe campsites have water and electric hookups, and other amenities include tennis courts and a children’s playground.

Great place

Great little lake. Low admission. Quiet, you can rent kayaks and paddle boats and boats, and there are little vendors and a volleyball court. A playground. Campsites. Bathrooms and showers. Walking path. Slide in the water. Mini shelters for all day visits. An island. A lot to do. Improved every year.

Rigby Lake is what the locals call it. It’s a great place in the summer for kids to swim and play in the sand. Decent place to go sledding in the winter.