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Shoshone Falls (/ ʃoʊˈʃoʊn /) is a waterfall in the western United States, on the Snake River in south-central Idaho, approximately three miles (5 km) northeast of the city of Twin Falls.
Often referred to as the Niagara of the West, Shoshone Falls is a must-see attraction in Twin Falls, Idaho. At 212 feet tall and 900 foot wide, Shoshone Falls is one of the largest natural waterfalls in the United States surpassing the height of the famous Niagara Falls.
The falls offer a unique blend of recreational facilities, including playgrounds, hiking trails, picnic areas, a boat ramp, swimming area, and a scenic overlook. A picnic in the shaded, grassy areas provides a perfect vantage point for viewing Shoshone Falls.
Shoshone Falls is among the most spectacular of natural beauties along the Snake River. At 212 feet, the falls are higher than Niagara Falls. They are best viewed during the spring and early summer when water flows are high – depending on winter snow melt.
Shoshone Falls is located about 3 miles east of Twin Falls. From the Perrine Bridge through Twin Falls, the distance is about 7 miles, east on Champlin Rd, to the Shoshone Falls Grade. This is a Fee day-use area; no camping is allowed. The park hours are from dawn to dusk, year round.
Idaho’s Snake River Canyon is home to Shoshone Falls, a 212 ft waterfall located near Twin Falls. The canyon spans for dozens of miles, and runs the entire length of town. One of the deepest parts of the Snake River Canyon is 500 ft deep, and the Perrine Bridge towers over it.
Learn more about visiting Shoshone Falls in Idaho, which is often referred to as the "Niagara Falls of the West", in my Shoshone Falls Guide.
Shoshone Falls is located just 7 miles from Twin Falls. Its natural beauty, impressive flow, and ease of access makes it uber popular, attracting more than half a million spectators annually. This guide will give you all the information you’ll need to see this natural wonder for yourself.
Idaho is home to some of the country’s most stunning natural beauty, not least of which is Shoshone Falls. Dubbed the “Niagara Falls of the West,” Shoshone sits just outside Twin Falls and it surpasses Niagara in height by nearly 50 feet.
Shoshone Falls is a natural phenomenon on the Snake River near the small town of Twin Falls. Remarkable in its size and appearance, the waterfall is often referred to as the “Niagara of the West”. At 212 feet, however, Shoshone Falls is higher than the American-Canadian natural wonder.