Waterfalls in Idaho
We list 50 named waterfalls in Idaho, with the most near Ashton (12), Twin Falls (4) and Atlanta (3). The highest drop we have on record is Perrine Coulee Falls at about 233 feet.
Waterfall areas: near Ashton (12)
Near Ashton 12
- Mesa Falls 115 ft Directions
- Albright Falls Directions
- Dunanda Falls Directions
- Gwinna Falls Directions
- Lower Mesa Falls Directions
- Quiver Cascade Directions
- Ragged Falls Directions
- Silver Scarf Falls Directions
- Sluiceway Falls Directions
- Tempe Cascade Directions
- Tendoy Falls Directions
- Twister Falls Directions
Near Twin Falls 4
- Perrine Coulee Falls 233 ft Directions
- Shoshone Falls 213 ft Directions
- Pillar Falls trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Auger Falls Directions
Near Atlanta 3
- Baron Creek Falls Directions
- Fern Falls Directions
- Smith Falls Directions
Near Stanley 3
- Bridal Veil Falls Directions
- Goat Falls Directions
- Lady Face Falls Directions
Near Wendell 3
- Lemmon Falls trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Minnie Miller Falls trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
- Salmon Falls trailhead 1.2 mi Directions
Near Orofino 3
- Lower Elk Creek Falls Directions
- Middle Elk Creek Falls Directions
- Upper Elk Creek Falls Directions
Near Cascade 2
- Big Falls Directions
- Dagger Falls Directions
Near Victor 2
- Fall Creek Falls Directions
- Palisades Waterfall Directions
Near Cobalt 2
- Golden Creek Falls Directions
- Veil Falls Directions
Near Bonners Ferry 2
- Myrtle Falls Directions
- Snow Creek Falls Directions
Near Gooding 1
- Devil's washbowl waterfall Directions
Near Buhl 1
- Devils Washboard Falls Directions
Near McCall 1
- Driessen Falls Directions
Near Lowman 1
- Grandjean Creek Waterfall Directions
Near Ponderay 1
- Hunt Falls Directions
Near Idaho Falls 1
- Idaho Falls Directions
Near Bruneau 1
- Jarbidge Falls Directions
Near Marsing 1
Near Elk City 1
- Mallard Creek Falls Directions
Near Priest River 1
- Mission Falls Directions
Near Shoup 1
- Nugget Creek Falls Directions
Near Gibbonsville 1
- Overwich Falls Directions
Near Post Falls 1
- Post Falls 49 ft Directions
Near Kamiah 1
- Selway Falls trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
Data from OpenStreetMap. Many Idaho falls are on public land; some are private, so respect posted signs. 44 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Waterfalls in other states
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Idaho have the most waterfalls?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Ashton (12), Twin Falls (4) and Atlanta (3). Among the tallest are Perrine Coulee Falls (233 ft), Shoshone Falls (213 ft) and Mesa Falls (115 ft).
What is the tallest waterfall in Idaho?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Perrine Coulee Falls near Twin Falls is the tallest at about 233 feet. Not every fall has a measured height on the map, so taller ones may be missing.