Shoshone Falls
Twin Falls, ID
A 65 m waterfall on the Snake River, higher than Niagara, in a city park east of Twin Falls. Flow is best from April to June before irrigation takes much of the water; a vehicle day fee applies.
Shoshone Falls is a waterfall on the Snake River in southern Idaho, a few kilometers northeast of Twin Falls in the Snake River Canyon. It plunges 212 feet (65 m), which makes it 45 feet (14 m) taller than Niagara Falls and earned it the nickname “Niagara of the West”. The rim is about 925 feet (282 m) wide.
How much water goes over the edge depends on snowfall, irrigation and power generation. Average flow is highest in June and lowest in August, so the best time is spring, roughly April to June. At low water the falls split into several drops, including Bridal Veil Falls on the north side.
For road-trippers: Shoshone Falls Park on the south side belongs to the City of Twin Falls and has an overlook, information boards and trails along the south rim to Dierkes Lake and to the launch site of Evel Knievel’s 1974 jump. A per-vehicle fee is charged from March 30 to September 30 (as of October 2026, check in advance).
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- Twin Falls, ID
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.5950, -114.4010
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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 Shoshone Falls?
Shoshone Falls is in Twin Falls, ID, at GPS 42.5950, -114.4010. It is about 29 mi from Hagerman Fossil Beds.
Can you camp near Shoshone Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Twin Falls / Jerome KOA, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Shoshone Falls?
Shoshone Falls 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 Shoshone Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Perrine Bridge (3 mi), Balanced Rock (28 mi), Malad Gorge State Park (30 mi) and Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (31 mi).
When is the best time to visit Shoshone Falls?
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)