Thousand Springs State Park
Location:1074 E 2350 South in Hagerman.
Facilities:Malad Gorge: trails, picnic areas; Billingsley Creek:
indoor horse riding arena; Box Springs Canyon: hiking trail, viewing
platform; Niagara Springs: restrooms, picnic tables, group picnic
shelter.
Activities:Primitive camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, picnicking.
Special Features:Thousand Springs is located in an area known as Magic
Valley and encompasses four individual units: 1) Malad Gorge, where the
Malad River runs down stairstep falls into the Devils Washbowl, then
cuts through a 250-foot gorge on its way to the Snake River, 2-1/2
miles downstream. Views of the gorge are best from a sturdy bridge that
crosses the canyon. 2) Billingsley Creek, located in the Hagerman
Valley, was formerly known as Emerald Valley Ranch and used primarily
for agriculture. It was purchased for state park use in 2001. 3) Earl M
Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, which features a 20-foot
waterfall and springs that flow at a rate of 180,000 gallons per
minute. 4) Niagara Springs, which tumble down the canyon side at 250
cubic feet per second, with water the icy blue of glaciers.
Address:Box 149
Hagerman, ID 83332
Phone:208-837-4505
Web: www.idahoparks.org/parks/thousandsprings.aspx
Size: 110 acres. Elevation: 2,800 feet.
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