Madison district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Rexburg

Rexburg is a town in Madison district, Idaho, United States, home to about 27,663 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 waterfalls and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rexburg Idaho Temple (2 km), Deer Parks Wildlife Management Area (23 km) and Ririe Reservoir (41 km).

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Rexburg, Idaho
Rexburg, Madison district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rexburg at a glance

Location
Madison district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 27,663
Coordinates
43.8260° N, 111.7897° W
Places within 50 km
47 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Rexburg

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rexburg

135 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rexburg. The closest is Sommers Butte (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rexburg

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rexburg. The closest is Market Lake (35 km); the best-known is Ririe Reservoir (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Rexburg

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Rexburg. The closest is Waterfall Townhomes (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rexburg

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rexburg. The closest is Cartier Slough Wildlife Management Area (12 km); the best-known is Deer Parks Wildlife Management Area (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Rexburg

4 caves within 100 km of Rexburg. The closest is Darby Canyon Wind Caves (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rexburg

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rexburg. The closest is Fort Henry Historic Monument (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rexburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rexburg
  2. 1 km Darby Canyon Wind Caves · cave, Madison
  3. 8 km Sommers Butte · viewpoint, Madison
  4. 7 km Rexburg Idaho Temple · church, Madison
  5. 2 km Waterfall Townhomes · waterfall, Madison
  6. 21 km Deer Parks Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Jefferson
  7. 23 km Back to Rexburg

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How to reach Rexburg

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rexburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints26135Sommers Butte (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs736Market Lake (35 km)
    Waterfalls721Waterfall Townhomes (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Cartier Slough Wildlife Management Area (12 km)
    Caves24Darby Canyon Wind Caves (1 km)
    Forts & heritage12Fort Henry Historic Monument (14 km)
    Beaches & coast12Egin Bench (16 km)
    Churches11Rexburg Idaho Temple (2 km)
    Museums01The Museum of Idaho (53 km)

    Rexburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rexburg?

    Rexburg Idaho Temple (church, about 2 km), Darby Canyon Wind Caves (cave, about 1 km), Waterfall Townhomes (waterfall, about 2 km), Deer Parks Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 23 km), Sommers Butte (viewpoint, about 9 km), Webster Butte (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rexburg?

    47 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rexburg?

    Sommers Butte, about 9 km by road; Webster Butte (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rexburg?

    Market Lake, about 35 km by road; Ririe Reservoir (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Rexburg?

    Waterfall Townhomes, about 2 km by road; KID-AM (Idaho Falls) (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rexburg?

    Start in Rexburg, visit Darby Canyon Wind Caves, then Sommers Butte, then Rexburg Idaho Temple, then Waterfall Townhomes, then Deer Parks Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rexburg?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Rexburg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rexburg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rexburg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.