Idaho Waterfalls

Idaho has 4 named waterfalls on record across 3 counties. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 2 need a hike. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Height Flows Access Fee Status
Mesa Falls Fremont County
114 ft Development – Access 1 mi hike, paved road Fee Upper Mesa Falls day-use: $5 per vehicle / $1 walk-bike-horse / $25 tour bus when open. America the Beautiful and. Status Closure or warning on file
Perrine Coulee Falls Twin Falls County
200 ft Development year-round Access 0.2 mi hike, paved road Fee Free at this canyon access (no booth at the Coulee pullouts). Status Closure or warning on file
Shoshone Falls Twin Falls County
212 ft Development – Access paved road Fee $5 per car March 1 through fall; season pass $25. Tour buses $20; school buses with children $5. Status Closure or warning on file
Twin Falls Jerome County
120 ft Development – Access paved road Fee No public day-use fee published for Idaho Power's Twin Falls Power Plant Park. Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the waterfalls in Idaho?

4 named waterfalls are on record: Mesa Falls, Perrine Coulee Falls, Shoshone Falls, and Twin Falls.

Are there free waterfalls in Idaho?

Yes. No fee on record for Perrine Coulee Falls. Each page cites its source.

What is the tallest waterfall in Idaho?

Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Shoshone Falls is the tallest, at about 212 ft.

Are any waterfalls in Idaho closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Mesa Falls, Perrine Coulee Falls, Shoshone Falls, and Twin Falls. Each page has the dated detail.

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