Marvel at Shoshone Falls: The West's Towering Waterfall

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Shoshone Falls, Idaho's towering natural wonder, for an unforgettable encounter with the 'Niagara of the West.'

Last updated: Apr 2024

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$5 per vehicle for park access
More than 500 Miles from you
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Experience the awe-inspiring Shoshone Falls, towering above the Snake River in Idaho, offering breathtaking views and serene nature walks. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Shoshone Falls, Idaho's towering natural wonder, for an unforgettable encounter with the 'Niagara of the West.' Shoshone Falls, known as the 'Niagara of the West,' stands as a testament to nature's beauty in Southern Idaho. Rising 212 feet above the Snake River, this magnificent waterfall exceeds the height of its eastern counterpart, Niagara Falls. The journey to Shoshone Falls takes you through winding canyon roads, offering glimpses of the river and surrounding landscapes. Upon arrival, a modest fee grants access to the park, where picnic areas, hiking trails, and panoramic viewpoints await. The falls' flow varies with the seasons, peaking in spring with snowmelt and offering a tranquil beauty during other times. Whether basking in the spray of the falls or exploring nearby Dierkes Lake, visitors are sure to find solace in this natural oasis.

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Itinerary

Arrive at Shoshone Falls Park, paying the $5 vehicle fee.
Park in the designated area, close to the falls viewing platform.
Take a short walk to the main viewing area to see the falls.
Explore the nearby hiking trails for different perspectives of the falls.
Visit Dierkes Lake for swimming or picnicking.
Return to the parking area and exit the park.

Location

4155 Shoshone Falls Grade, Twin Falls, ID 83301

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Packing List

Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Camera for capturing the falls
Light jacket or raincoat (for mist from the falls)

4.8 ● Google reviews

This is absolutely worth the stop. Yes, the waterfalls are right off the parking lot!! There are stairs down to a viewing point, but you can see well without using the stairs. There are bathrooms and picnic tables and grassy areas for relaxing. Depending on the time of day, the sun makes rainbows in the splashing water, but any time of day is gorgeous. We went twice and one day the concession stand was open with souvenirs! It's completely stunning and you'll drive away excited to come back.

Lovely spot to visit, even at low water times. It's beautiful. Lovely grassed areas as well. A side note to anyone visiting while dragging a trailer or RV, the road down is steep and narrow, there is parking at the end specifically for RVs, but it's limited.

This place is really special. The drive-in is a windy road with 4 water falls coming right down the road. You could stop and fill your water bottle. It tastes delicious. Once you get down to the park, there are several areas for pick nicks or sun bathing. Then you walk down to the lookout point. Where you're taking back by the breathtaking views. All I can say is, wow. Mother nature, you did it again.

We didn't have a lot of time, but this was a must stop for us. It is absolutely breathtaking, and photographs just do not do it justice. There is a small area before you enter the park where you can view the falls for free, but we chose to pay the $5 fee to go into the main Park. It was well worth it even though we didn't have long. In the main parking area there was a hut that sold snacks and a few souvenirs. Picnic tables were available and also restrooms. There were several viewpoints you could walk to with spectacular views of the falls. We wanted to try one of the little longer Trails but they did not seem to be well marked and we heard on the side of caution, as we ended up on quite a steep slick Trail. If you're looking to do more than the viewpoints definitely make sure you get some information on the trails beforehand.

Oh my gosh these are the most beautiful falls I’ve ever seen in the US! The little rainbows the mist makes is absolutely divine. It’s a very busy place of course so it might be difficult to find parking but the space is so big you can have a picnic if you wanted to and bike around the trails. There’s multiple view points around the park to see the falls.

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