The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the opening of a new 50-unit campground at Thousand Springs State Park. Reserve your spot at Billingsley Creek Campground
Visitor Center Hours:
March 1 to May 21: Open daily on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Note: The Visitor Center will be closed May 15 for a training.
Summer 2025 Visitor Center Hours:
May 22 to September 1: Open 7 days per week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note Malad Gorge will experience flood irrigation every other Tuesday starting May 14.
This 451-acre park is located just off Interstate 84 at the Tuttle exit. People pass the park in an eye blink, never suspecting the spectacular canyon views that await them just a mile off the highway. Malad Gorge is open for hiking, picnicking and day outings. Guided tours can be arranged by calling the park. Malad Gorge gate is open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Magnificent Gorge
The Malad River crashes down stairstep falls and into the Devils Washbowl, then cuts through a beautiful 250-foot gorge on its way to the Snake River, 2-1/2 miles downstream. Views of the gorge are best from the sturdy bridge that crosses the canyon. You can take a short hike to discover nearby fingers of the gorge where crystal-clear springs produce ponds and streams. Ritter Island offers excellent opportunities for photography and birdwatching. Nestled alongside the picturesque Snake River, between two magnificent springs, the property provides a sense of serenity and solitude – the perfect venue for small events and someday, small retreats.
No, but you can access the lower river via the Idaho Power service road off of Highway 30.
No, but there are several private campgrounds in the area.
Approximately 175 feet, but the canyon deepens to 250 feet as it gets nearer the Snake River Canyon.
The river is about 12 miles long and is formed when the Big and Little Wood Rivers combine near Gooding, Idaho, northeast of the park.
Current Conditions
Address: 17970 U.S. Hwy 30
Hagerman, ID 83332
Phone: (208) 837-4505
Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation: | Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, hours may change based on manager's discretion.
