Shoshone Falls
- Height
- 212 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Shoshone Falls drops about 212 ft on Snake River in Twin Falls County, Idaho. See every spot on the Snake River.
Closures and warnings
Summer and fall flows often drop sharply because Snake River water is diverted upstream for irrigation; spring snowmelt is the peak viewing season. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 212 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | About 212 ft tall and roughly 900 ft wide; flows vary from spring peaks to minimal scenic release in dry late seasons. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park lots at 4155 Shoshone Falls Grade Road; closest main-platform parking about 75 feet from the overlook. Five pull-through RV day-use spots. |
| Fee | $5 per car March 1 through fall; season pass $25. Tour buses $20; school buses with children $5. |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk year-round (temporary closures for poor road conditions). |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | ADA accessible overlooks; multiple places to view the falls without stairs. |
| Managed by | City of Twin Falls (Shoshone Falls Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Canyon rim trail and picnic areas; shared complex with Dierkes Lake. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Shoshone Falls open?
Summer and fall flows often drop sharply because Snake River water is diverted upstream for irrigation; spring snowmelt is the peak viewing season. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Dawn to dusk year-round (temporary closures for poor road conditions).
How tall is Shoshone Falls?
Shoshone Falls drops about 212 ft.
How do you get to Shoshone Falls?
The road in is paved. Parking: Park lots at 4155 Shoshone Falls Grade Road; closest main-platform parking about 75 feet from the overlook. Five pull-through RV day-use spots.
Do you need a reservation for Shoshone Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Shoshone Falls?
The fee is $5 per car March 1 through fall; season pass $25. Tour buses $20; school buses with children $5.
When is Shoshone Falls flowing?
About 212 ft tall and roughly 900 ft wide; flows vary from spring peaks to minimal scenic release in dry late seasons.
What facilities are at Shoshone Falls?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Canyon rim trail and picnic areas; shared complex with Dierkes Lake.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Sources
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- https://tfid.org/309/Shoshone-Falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt / access.fee / access.hours, rules.dogs, rules.camping, access.wheelchairAccess, hazardNote / waterfall.flowNote, waterbodyName, access.parking, waterfall.ephemeral)
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