Place

Arizona Island Picnic Area

Five visitors sitting at picnic table at Arizona Island Picnic Area.
Visitors at Arizona Island Picnic Area

Quick Facts

Arizona Island picnic area consists of just a few tables in a meadow with mature forests surrounding. Have a snack and enjoy the view when traveling to or from Yellowstone National Park.

Name Origin

Once a peninsula, it became an island when Jackson Lake was dammed. Named for Arizona George who trapped in this area with his partner Dog-faced Pete. In 1888, George was found dead on the creek that bears his name.

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Last updated: October 10, 2024