Kelly Canyon Ski Resort
Look for Kelly Canyon Ski Resort 8 mi east of Ririe. Around it, Teton Dam (19 mi) comes first on our list. The coldest months are January, February and December, with highs of 29–34°F.
A ski area, 8 mi east of Ririe
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°. When to go ↓
Rigby is the nearest base
Rigby is 15 miles west, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Picking a season
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Towns to stay in near Kelly Canyon Ski Resort
Rooms are nearest in Idaho Falls (48) and Rexburg (16).
Idaho Falls
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
71,785 people
23 mi southwest of Kelly Canyon
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kelly Canyon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 48 39 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 71,785 | $336K | C+ |
| Rexburg | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 16 10 hotels · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 40,334 | $395K | A |
| Rigby | 15 mi west | 20 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 5,757 | $336K | B |
| Ririe | 8 mi west | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 711 | $161K | — |
| Swan Valley 37% vacation homes | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 6 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 321 | $672K | — |
| Victor | 26 mi east | 40 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,589 | $617K | — |
| Irwin 29% vacation homes | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks | 302 | $433K | — |
| Driggs | 27 mi east | 40 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,403 | $525K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These lie within 70 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw70 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
Big draw48 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
119 mi DamTeton Dam35 mi Ski areaGrand Targhee Resort93 runs · 2,237 ft vertical
47 mi National forestBridger–Teton National Forest
67 mi Ancient siteFort Hall39 mi Ski areaJackson Hole Mountain Resort138 runs · 4,089 ft vertical45 mi Ski areaSnow King Mountain39 runs · 1,701 ft verticalPhoto credits
Yellowstone volcano: Ed Austin/Herb Jones, Public domain · Grand Teton National Park: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo., Public domain · Teton Dam: WaterArchives.org from Sacramento, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Bridger–Teton National Forest: Unknown, Public domain · Fort Hall: National Park Service photographer, Public domain
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Quick answers on Kelly Canyon
What town is Kelly Canyon Ski Resort near?
Ririe, ID, about 8 miles west.
What is the closest airport to Kelly Canyon Ski Resort?
Idaho Falls Regional (IDA), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 198 miles.
Where should I stay near Kelly Canyon Ski Resort?
Idaho Falls (23 mi, 48 places to stay), Rexburg (15 mi, 16 places to stay) and Rigby (15 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from Ririe
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.