Balanced Rock Park — Attraction in Idaho

Such a well-managed and super nice park! I can't believe it was free. This place is nicer than a lot of paid campgrounds I've been to. It's a tiny valley with a road, a strip of nice soft grass (that they apparently maintain with sprinklers during the weeknights when camping isn't allowed), and the river. It's all very cozy and surrounded by sharp cliffs on both sides.

It was pretty busy, so I'd recommend coming early to get a spot. Once we had one though, the trees and bushes planted in the grass helped to naturally space us out from our neighbors, and it even had a picnic table, wood fired grill, and a pit for campfires. There were restrooms at the front of the valley, and the trash can at our campsite was emptied daily.

It was such a nice, relaxing environment that we even decided to just stay in one afternoon and sit along the river, watching beavers, muskrats, and even a small snake swim up and down while at least 100 birds flew around overhead with their homes built into the side of the cliffs. I would love to...

This is a place everyone in southern Idaho should visit. Balanced Rock was always talked about in fourth grade classrooms (in Idaho History) but maybe not so much anymore. Seeing it in person from the parking area, or taking a short but steep hike up to see it closely, is something I recommend to anyone traveling the area. It is a short jaunt from Twin Falls. It is the most impressive when you can see how narrow the base really is, 17.5" at its narrowest width. On a round trip from the Treasure Valley, we coupled our visit with stops at Malad Gorge (part of Thousand Springs State Park), Shoshone Falls (more impressive during spring thaw, but still awesome!), and the Hagerman Fossil Beds. It was a fun day trip to see some great southern...

I am so glad I visited here, it was a 30 minute drive but worth it. It had a little trail we walked about 30 minutes and the campground was nice. I also spent way too much time chasing and catching lizards. I loved it. We saw fish in the river and climbed the rocks. I would be careful of watching littles if you're going to be by the river as there is no beach or area and it's deceptively deep. But there are places away and we were fine with kids raging from 18 months to 9. But a good note none the less. It wasn't too awful and had shade. The toilets were upgraded outhouse but were clean and if you enjoy a breeze up your bum you'll love it. Overall, a good use of several hours. No cell service personally, but not far from...