At Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake Park, you may see rockchucks (Yellow-Bellied Marmots), but it takes 50-degree or warmer weather for them to become active. You may also see River Otters. Birds include the Belted Kingfisher, Swallows, Flickers, Bullocks Orioles, Western Tanagers, Magpies, and the Red Winged Blackbird.
Shoshone Falls
Shoshone Falls are called the Niagara of the West. The falls are 212 feet high, 52 feet higher than Niagara. Even when there is little water this is a spectacular sight. The Shoshone Falls stretch 1,000 feet across the Snake River and exist because of the great Bonneville Flood which occurred over 15,000 years ago.
Dierkes Lake
At Dierkes Lake, adjacent to Shoshone Falls Park, there are even more places to picnic and a developed swimming area. Hiking trails lead to the higher ponds on the east side, or around the lake itself. |
| Fees: |
Shoshone Falls: $3.00 per car |
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- Shoshone Falls: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Dierkes Lake: Open year-round.
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| Facilities: |
- Shoshone Falls: There is a concession stand and restrooms.
- Dierkes Lake: It includes a sandy beach, restrooms, and trails back to the Hidden Lakes.
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| Directions: |
In Twin Falls, take Blue Lakes Boulevard south to Falls Avenue. Follow the signs three miles to the park.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 42 35.754N; 114 24.062W. |
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