Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
Address: | Fall Creek Falls, Swan Valley, ID, USA |
GPS: |
43°26'27.6"N 111°22'37.4"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Idaho |
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Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, and Swim
Falls Campground is located next to the Snake River near beautiful Swan Valley, only 45 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mixed growth cottonwood trees provide partial shade, and grassy meadows with summer wildflowers dot the area. Wildlife is plentiful in the river bottom; eagles, osprey, moose, and deer are frequently spotted. Fall Creek Falls is about 1/4 mile from the campground. The Snake River offers excellent trout fishing, canoeing, rafting, and kayaking. Spring Creek and Conant Boat Ramps, open to the public, are nearby. Palisades Reservoir is less than 20 miles from Falls Campground, with great boating, waterskiing, canoeing, fishing, and swimming.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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From Swan Valley, Idaho
- Head northwest on US-26 W toward Traughber Rd (3.0 mi)
- Turn left onto NF-058Destination will be on the left(1.4 mi)
From Idaho Falls, travel east 45 miles on Highway 26, turn off right before Snake River Bridge, then go 3.5 miles on gravel road to the campground. The waterfall is right off the road, so just pull over and park!
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