- The Billingsley Creek Visitor Center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 3pm
- Please note Malad Gorge will experience flood irrigation every other Tuesday starting May 14
- Emergency road repair work is necessary at Crystal Springs. Due to this emergency repair, Crystal Springs Lake is drawn down until further notice. Road access may be limited at Crystal Springs. We appreciate your patience as we prioritize public safety at our state parks.
About the Park
Thousand Springs State Park is a testament to why this rugged area of southern Idaho is called the Magic Valley. The park is divided into six units that are all within short driving distance of each other. Each unit offers a unique experience.
Visitors can explore the Oregon Trail at the Kelton Trail; hike and picnic at magnificent Malad Gorge; fish, view wildlife or ride horses in the indoor arena at Billingsley Creek; step back in time and tour historic agricultural structures at Ritter Island; hike in Box Canyon Nature Preserve and watch bald eagles; picnic or teach the kids to fish at Niagara Springs.
Learn more about the Thousand Springs Art Festival that takes place on Ritter Island annually.
New Visitor Center
This building enhances recreational and historical offerings for Thousand Springs State Park and the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument by putting rangers and resources in a single location. The $2.5 million project was a partnership between the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) and the National Park Service (NPS), which agreed to co-locate to provide more services at less cost.
The 3.400-square-foot center will consolidate access to the six units of Thousand Springs – Malad Gorge, Kelton Trail, Billingsley Creek, Ritter Island, Niagara Springs, and the Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve.
The State of Idaho built the center, and NPS is leasing the space for 25 years. Only a handful of such agreements are believed to exist in the nation.
In addition to the center, two related projects at Thousand Springs will boost recreational opportunities:
- A new, $460,000 bridge to Ritter Island provides better, safer access for visitors.
- A new, 50-spot Billingsley Creek Campground is currently under construction and will add needed camping opportunities. The park awaits the contractor’s completion of the $6 million project to open it to the public.
For more information about Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, please visit: www.nps.gov/hafo and follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/HagermanFossilBedsNPS
Current Conditions
Address: 17970 U.S. Hwy 30
Hagerman, ID 83332
Phone: (208) 837-4505
Hours of Operation: The Visitor Center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 3pm. | Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, hours may change based on manager's discretion.
Biking
Bird Watching
Cross Country (XC) Skiing
Disc Golf
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback
Junior Ranger
Learning
Loaner Fishing Rods
Paddlesports
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Volunteering