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Mesa Falls Photo

Mesa Falls

Ashton/Island Park Ranger District

Mailing Address
Box 858
Ashton, ID 83420

  • Phone: (208) 652-7442
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Nearest City: Ashton
Location: Eastern Idaho, NE of Rexburg
Directions: 16 mi. E of Ashton

Information

Not far off Highway 47 beyond Ashton in the Targhee National Forest, on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, you can hear the thunder of both Lower and Upper Mesa Falls, two spectacular waterfalls on the Henrys Fork of the Snake River. Paved parking and paths, accessible restrooms, boardwalks and viewing platforms at Upper Mesa Falls enhance the site for the visitor. Viewing of Lower Mesa Falls is from Grandview Campground and Overlook. In winter the road is closed by snow and groomed for snowmobiling and nordic skiing. Guided tours upon request. Mesa Falls day pass can also be used at Harriman State Park on the day of purchase.

Season: Summer , Fall , Winter , Spring
Hours: Mid May - Labor Day, 9am-5:30pm; Reduced hours in off season. Road closed in winter.

Fees: $3 per car, $1 motorcycle or bike, $25 tour busGolden Age/Access passports get in for no charge

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