Thousand Springs State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $7 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 837-4505
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
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Partial closure Park updateCampground: Open. Water is on year-round. Upper Loop is open year-round, lower loop will be closed December 1st through February 28th. Thousand… (more)
Campground: Open. Water is on year-round. Upper Loop is open year-round, lower loop will be closed December 1st through February 28th. Thousand Springs State Park Visitor Center Hours: Fall Hours: After Labor Day – Nov 1 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed The fall season is the day after Labor Day through November 1st. During the fall months the Visitor Center will be open five days a week, Thursday through Monday from 9am to 3pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Park Units: Billingsley Creek, Kelton Trail, Box Canyon, and Crystal Springs are open year-round for day-use from 7am to 10pm. Malad Gorge day use is open year-round. The back gate is closed for the season to motor vehicles, walk-ins are welcome. Niagara Springs day use area is closed for the season to motor vehicles, walk-ins are welcome. Ritter Island is closed for the season.
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Overview
Thousand Springs State Park is a 1,925-acre park in Gooding County, about 20 miles northwest of Jerome.
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, disc golf, historic sites, and canoeing and kayaking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Thu–Mon | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Thu–Mon | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Fri–Sun | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Thu–Mon | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Thu–Mon | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Fri–Sun | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — | |
| Sat–Sun | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Memorial day through labor day | |
| Thu–Mon | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Memorial day weekend through labor day |
Official wording
Our visitor center and park unit hours vary seasonally. Please see “seasonal” tab below for all seasonal hours.
The Thousand Springs State Park Visitor Center hours vary seasonally. Please call before your visit to check hours of operation. Spring Hours March 1 – Memorial Day Weekend Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed The spring season is March 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day. During the spring, the visitor center is open five days per week, Thursday through Monday from 9 AM to 3 PM. The visitor center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Summer Hours Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend Open 7 days a week: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fall Hours After Labor Day – October 31 Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed The fall season is the day after Labor Day through October 31. During the fall, the visitor center is open five days per week, Thursday through Monday from 9 AM to 3 PM. The visitor center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Winter Hours November 1 – February 28 Monday-Thursday: Closed The winter season is November 1 through February 28. During the winter, the Thousand Springs Visitor Center is open three days per week, Friday through Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Thursday-Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday-Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday-Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Our Park units: Billingsley Creek, Kelton Trail, Box Canyon, and Crystal Springs are open year-round for day-use from 7 AM to 10 PM. Malad Gorge day use is open year-round 7 AM to 10 PM. The back gate is open during the summer, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The back gate is closed the rest of the year to motor vehicles, walk-ins are welcome. Niagara Springs day use area is open during the summer, from the weekend after Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 7 AM to 10 PM. The day use area is closed the rest of the year to motor vehicles, walk-ins are welcome. Ritter Island is open during the summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Thursday through Monday from 10 AM to 3 PM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and closed for the rest of the year.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Boise).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Site fee is | $50 |
| Plus a | $25 |
| MVEF fees are | $7 · vehicle |
| Site fee is | $800 · day |
| Plus a | $25 |
Official wording
Site fee is $50.00 per area/day. Plus a $25.00 reservation fee. MVEF fees are $7.00 per vehicle/day (fee waived with Idaho State Parks Passport). Site fee is $800.00 per day. Plus a $25.00 reservation fee. Fees are non-refundable.
Idaho park passes
- Idaho State Parks Passport — $10 per vehicle per year (Idaho residents, bought with vehicle registration). Waives the motor vehicle entrance fee at Idaho state parks; camping and other fees still apply; not valid for Park N' Ski Details
- Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) Annual sticker — $80. Waives the daily motor vehicle entrance fee (aimed at out-of-state guests) Details
From the Idaho state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov)
- Phone
- 1-888-922-6743
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording · leash up to 6 feet
Pets: Yes on a 6-foot leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingsley Creek Campground Billingsley Creek Campground
There is a 50-unit full hookup campsites located at the Billingsley Creek Unit of Thousand Springs State Park. Reserve your spot at Billingsley Creek Campground. Book online at parksandrecreation.id.gov or by calling our reservation desk at 1-888-922-6743.
Check-in 2:00 p.m. Check-out 1:00 p.m.
Idaho Parks & Recreation Rules
Motor Vehicles: ALL motor vehicles must display Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) permit. Vehicles are to be used for ingress and egress only. All vehicles (ATV’s, UTV’s, OHV’s, SOHV’s, motorcycles, etc.) must be licensed and operated by… | — | There is a 50-unit full hookup campsites located at the Billingsley Creek Unit of Thousand Springs State Park | — |
Camping details from the park
Overnight: 3 rental homes available for reservation on Ritter Island & 50 full hookup sites available for reservation at Billingsley Creek Campground
Billingsley Creek Campground
There is a 50-unit full hookup campsites located at the Billingsley Creek Unit of Thousand Springs State Park. Reserve your spot at Billingsley Creek Campground. Book online at parksandrecreation.id.gov or by calling our reservation desk at 1-888-922-6743.
Check-in 2:00 p.m. Check-out 1:00 p.m.
Idaho Parks & Recreation Rules
Motor Vehicles: ALL motor vehicles must display Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) permit. Vehicles are to be used for ingress and egress only. All vehicles (ATV’s, UTV’s, OHV’s, SOHV’s, motorcycles, etc.) must be licensed and operated by licensed driver. Those under 18 MUST always wear a helmet. (IDAPA 26.01.20.150)
Parking: All motorized vehicles and trailers shall fit ENTIRELY within the paved parking spur. Any equipment that does not fit shall be parked in a designated parking area with a valid daily MVEF permit and pay the Extra Vehicle Fee. (IDAPA 26.01.20.200.08)
Campsite Capacity: Maximum capacity limits on each campsite are subject to each site’s design and size. Unless otherwise specified and provided the combined equipment and people fit within the designated camping area of the site selected, the maximum capacity will be one (1) family unit or a party of no more than eight (8) persons, two (2) tents and two (2) motor vehicles. No more than one (1) RV may occupy a site. Two (2) motorcycles are the equivalent of one (1) motor vehicle when determining campsite capacity. Each motorcycle will be subject to the MVEF. (IDAPA 26.01.20.200b) Tents must be on the tent pad or asphalt.
Pets: All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6’ at all times. No person may allow their pet to create a disturbance which might be bothersome to other users. Pets may not be left unattended. Pet owners are responsible for clean up after their pets. (IDAPA 26.01.20.175.09)
Firearms: No person may discharge firearms or other projectile firing devices such as slingshots and air-soft guns within any lands administered by the Department except in the lawful defense of person, persons, or property. (IDAPA 26.01.20.175.14)
Quiet Hours: 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Park users are restricted from the production of noise that may be disturbing to other. This includes generators and radios. (IDAPA 26.01.20.175.03)
These rules apply to any persons visiting Thousand Springs State Park.
Billingsley Creek Campground Brochure
General accommodations: Lodges/Houses, RV Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingGolfDisc golfHikingFishingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
Winter Groomed Nordic Track(s): No
Trail Types: • Hike
- Bike
- Horse
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Features: • ADA Campsite
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 17970 U.S. Hwy 30
Hagerman, ID 83332 - Nearest town
- Jerome — about 20 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8632, -114.8516
- Phone
- (208) 837-4505
- mal@idpr.idaho.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 97 SE of Boise, ID | 186 miles W of Idaho Falls, ID | 84 miles S of Sun Valley, ID | 34 miles NW of Twin Falls, ID
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 27, 2026
- WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: NiagaraSpringsIdaho.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Samoht27
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology