Perrine Bridge
Twin Falls, ID
A bridge carrying US-93 148 m above the Snake River Canyon, one of the few places where BASE jumping is allowed year-round. The Twin Falls visitor center has a rim trail and viewpoints right beside it.
The Perrine Bridge (I. B. Perrine Bridge) spans the Snake River Canyon at Twin Falls, Idaho, carrying US Highway 93. The deck is 486 feet (148 m) above the river; the bridge is about 1,500 feet (457 m) long with a main span of roughly 993 feet (303 m), and it ranks as the eighth-highest bridge in the US. The current steel bridge was completed in July 1976; its predecessor opened in 1927.
It is famous as a BASE-jumping spot. It may be the only structure in the US where jumping is allowed year-round without a permit; jumping became legal by the end of the 1990s. BASE jumping is considerably more dangerous than ordinary skydiving.
For road-trippers: the Twin Falls Visitor Center at the southwest end of the bridge offers information, interactive exhibits and views of the canyon and bridge. Trails along the canyon rim lead from there and also pass under the bridge, where you can see the structure up close.
- Nearest town
- Twin Falls, ID
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 42.6000, -114.4520
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Idaho · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Perrine Bridge?
Perrine Bridge is in Twin Falls, ID, at GPS 42.6000, -114.4520. It is about 27 mi from Hagerman Fossil Beds.
Can you camp near Perrine Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rock Creek RV Park, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Perrine Bridge?
Perrine Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Snake River Canyon: Bruneau Dunes to Shoshone Falls and City of Rocks.
What is there to see near Perrine Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Shoshone Falls (3 mi), Balanced Rock (26 mi), Malad Gorge State Park (28 mi) and Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (28 mi).
When is the best time to visit Perrine Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)