Waterfalls around Boise at a glance
There are 34 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Boise. The nearest is Jump Falls, about 37 mi WSW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 15 of the 34. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Idaho (31) and Oregon (3).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Boise | 0 |
| 25 miles of Boise | 0 |
| 50 miles of Boise | 5 |
| 100 miles of Boise | 34 |
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Boise
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Falls | 37 mi WSW | not recorded | Idaho |
| Jump Creek Falls | 37 mi WSW | not recorded | Owyhee County, Idaho |
| Little Falls | 38 mi NE | not recorded | Boise County, Idaho |
| Big Falls | 39 mi NE | not recorded | Boise County, Idaho |
| Crane Falls (historical) | 48 mi SSE | not recorded | Elmore County, Idaho |
| Fern Falls | 63 mi ENE | not recorded | Boise County, Idaho |
| Smith Falls | 64 mi ENE | not recorded | Boise County, Idaho |
| Grandjean Creek Waterfall | 64 mi NE | not recorded | Idaho |
| Deadman Falls | 66 mi SE | not recorded | Elmore County, Idaho |
| Baron Creek Falls | 67 mi ENE | not recorded | Boise County, Idaho |
| Bridal Veil Falls | 68 mi NE | not recorded | Custer County, Idaho |
| Lady Face Falls | 70 mi NE | not recorded | Custer County, Idaho |
| Goat Falls | 71 mi ENE | not recorded | Custer County, Idaho |
| The Falls | 75 mi S | not recorded | Owyhee County, Idaho |
| Camel Falls | 77 mi SSW | not recorded | Owyhee County, Idaho |
Counties with the most falls near Boise
Boise County, ID (5), Custer County, ID (4), Owyhee County, ID (3), Adams County, ID (3) and Elmore County, ID (2). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Missoula.