Shoshone Falls — Local services in Twin Falls

Shoshone Falls is located about 3 miles east of Twin Falls. From the Perrine Bridge through Twin Falls, the distance is about 7 miles, east on Champlin Rd, to the Shoshone Falls Grade. This is a Fee day-use area; no camping is allowed. The park hours are from dawn to dusk, year round. The $5 Fee per car is accepted in cash only and is paid to the attendant near the 'Welcome to Shoshone Falls' sign. The National Parks Pass does not work since Shoshone Falls Park is not a National Park. The fee is collected from March 1 to September 30. The high water time is usually June, depending on the river level. Idaho Power controls the water flow, and the hydropower is used for farmland irrigation. The Shoshone Falls Grade is the road down to the falls running through lava fields. It's narrow, features several tight curves, and could use some maintenance. It is paved, but there are no pullouts. Near the pond there is a tight U-shaped curve that offers a quick peek of the falls from a distance. The road ends in the parking lot. There are 5 pull-through RV places. It is wheelchair accessible and has designated WC parking. To the side of the lot is a small gift shop building, with basic, but clean and supplied, restrooms in the rear. Hiking trails branch out from the parking lot. The park is a beautiful green space with shade trees, picnic tables with BBQ grills, grassy places to relax with your children and leashed dog. There is no playground. Swimming is not recommended and you climb on the rocks at your own risk. It is a short paved walk to the falls overlook. There are stairs down to the overhanging view point, which is a great place for photos. The falls are 212 feet high and 925 feet wide; 45 feet higher than Niagara Falls, which is how they got the name, the 'Niagara of the West'. Approximately one mile west of the falls, one can see the remains of the ramp built by Evel Knievel's team for his failed motorcycle...

Shoshone Falls; named after the Lemhi Shoshone Native Americans, is a stunning and dramatic set of falls that flow over the basalt rock walls of the Snake River Canyon. Shoshone Falls is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of the West," it is 212 feet in height (making it 45 feet taller than the Niagara Falls) and is almost 1000 ft across. The water over the falls is regulated by a Diversion Dam up river from the falls and during the summer on special occasions they release water that has been diverted for farmland so that people can view this amazing waterfall in all it's glory. This waterfall was created when Lake Bonneville (a large lake that covered most of the great basin 17,000 years ago) burst its banks and released 1100 cubic miles of water into the snake river, 1500 times higher than the average flow of the Snake River at Shoshone Falls. This catalytic event carved the Snake River Canyon and created this gorgeous waterfall within a matter of weeks. It's a must-see during the high water season or during special events when they put on a light show over Shoshone Falls in different colors. I would definitely check with Parks and Rec or the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce before coming to check for the best times to view the waterfall. This spectacular place holds a lot of history, and the parks have created a great way to view this dramatic canyon with walking paths that are within the canyon and afford some spectacular views of springs emerging from the aquifer underground and surfacing within and above the canyon. It is a bucket list worthy stop if you're in the area. As always, leave no trace, leave it better than you found it,...

Visiting Shoshone Falls was an absolute highlight for our family trip! This place is just cool—there’s no other way to describe it. Known as the “Niagara of the West,” the falls are a jaw-dropping 212 feet tall and 900 feet wide, and seeing them in person was even more impressive than I expected. The roar of the water and the mist rising from the Snake River Canyon made it feel like we were standing in front of something truly epic. We got some fantastic family pictures at the main viewing platform, which is super accessible and just a short walk from the parking lot. The backdrop of the cascading falls and the dramatic canyon cliffs made every shot Instagram-worthy. The kids loved it, and we even caught a rainbow in the mist, which made the photos extra special. The $5 vehicle entry fee (March through September) is totally worth it for the well-maintained park and those picture-perfect moments. The only downside? The flow can vary depending on the season, but we lucked out with a strong flow during our visit (late spring is the move for that!). It’s a great spot for families, with picnic areas and nearby Dierkes Lake for some extra fun. Shoshone Falls is a must-see—cool vibes, great memories, and those family pics are ones we’ll...