Balanced Rock Idaho

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South of Buhl in the Salmon Falls Creek Canyon stands the famous Balanced Rock. Over 48 feet tall and 40 tons, the wind-carved rock balances …

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4.5/5 · 71 reviews
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Sep 26, 2024
It’s quite a way off the main road but was interesting and there was one picnic table there where we ate our lunch. The feature itself is just off the side of a road. If you aren’t looking for it you… Full review by fungramma51
Sep 17, 2024
Awesome geological structure in the middle of nowhere. Unfortunately, previous low life people found it necessary to leave graffiti around the site. Full review by Scenic22304969414
Aug 28, 2023
We went early on a Saturday morning. We pulled into the parking lot and wondered where the balanced rock was...then just looked up! Unfortunate that the area has been defaced. We had the place to … Full review by edmondite

Questions & answers

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Can you reserve a site or is it first come first served?
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Are you planning on camping here? I believe it's mostly a picnic area and it would be first come first serve.
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Answer by Courtney W · Aug 9, 2017
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Hi, we are driving from Battle Mountain to Twin Falls and are thinking of stopping at Balanced Rock Park on the way, …
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Hi, we are driving from Battle Mountain to Twin Falls and are thinking of stopping at Balanced Rock Park on the way, could you give me an idea how long we would need to allow for stopping and following the trail to Balanced rock? Many thanks.
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I would guess at least two hours which gives you time to get there from Twin Falls, spend a little time there and get back to Twin Falls.
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Answer by Frank S · May 11, 2016
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