Twin Falls

The city of Twin Falls is named for a pair of waterfalls on the Snake River. Visit Southern Idaho explains that a dam now sends water to hydroelectric use through the year, which diverted flow from the second fall. The remaining waterfall still drops 125 feet into the canyon, and in spring it can be a powerful sight.

Idaho Power operates Twin Falls Park, a 10 acre day use park about two miles upstream of Shoshone Falls Park, off Falls Avenue. The park is a simple stop: a viewpoint with interpretive panels, picnic tables, restrooms, and a boat ramp. Visit Southern Idaho describes it as a quick visit, with a viewpoint close to the parking area. This is a different stop from Shoshone Falls, even though the two parks sit only a couple of miles apart along the same stretch of canyon. The boat ramp is also the take out point for the Murtaugh Reach of the Snake River.

Best Time To Visit

Go from March through early June if you want the strongest flow, before more water is diverted. Later in the year the fall can be quieter, but the canyon walls and the river are still worth a look.

Getting There, Fees, And Hours

The drive from downtown Twin Falls is about 15 minutes. From U.S. 93, Visit Southern Idaho directs you east on Falls Avenue for about five miles, then north at the sign for Twin Falls. Idaho Power says the park is open daily from 8 a.m. to dark, and that day use is free. Pair it with Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake if you are already headed that way, and always check current conditions before you go.