Dierkes Lake Park beside Shoshone Falls offers swimming, fishing and picnic space in a 191-acre canyon setting.
Plan your visit
4155 Shoshone Falls Grade Rd, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
- Admission
- $5/vehicle, March–September
- Hours
- Dawn–dusk; city lists summer hours of 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Parking
- Park parking
- Restrooms
- Seasonal restrooms; confirm availability before visiting. Drinking fountain on site.
- Access
- Lake loop is unpaved; confirm specific accessible facilities
- Setting
- Outdoor
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🏊 Lake swimming
- 🛶 Nonmotorized boating
- 🥾 1.7-mile unpaved lake loop
- 🛝 Playground
- 🧺 Two reservable shelters with grills and electricity
- 🏐 Volleyball
💡 Good to Know
- Restrooms are seasonal. Twin Falls begins closing city park restrooms for winterization October 15, 2026. Confirm restroom availability before your visit. City seasonal closure notice.
- Only nonmotorized boats, kayaks and canoes are allowed. Alcohol is prohibited.
- The north shelter seats 36 and the south shelter 54. Reserve through Twin Falls Parks and Recreation at 208-736-2265.
- Do not rely on lifeguards. In July 2026, the city parks director confirmed that lake lifeguards had not returned after their pandemic removal. Supervise children closely and check current swimming conditions.
Official information · July 2026 city safety update reported by KMVT
Listing review date: 2026-10-15