Twin Falls / Jerome KOA

The Great Outdoors

The Twin Falls area is home to many scenic sites, and Balanced Rock in Buhl is one of the few you should visit when camping at Twin Falls / Jerome KOA. As the name implies, the main attraction is a balanced rock. More specifically, it’s a huge boulder over 48 feet tall and weighing approximately 40 tons that teeters on a wind-carved pedestal measuring only three feet by 17 inches. Settle down for a picnic, or just snap a few quick pics that are guaranteed to snag you dozens of “likes” on Instagram.Waterfalls are such magical places, and it’s hard not to be drawn to them. Shoshone Falls on the Snake River is truly spectacular and a must-see when you rent a motorhome near Twin Falls. Shoshone Falls towers 212 feet above the ground and is sometimes called the “Niagara of the West,” although it’s actually 45 feet taller than Niagara Falls. The waterfall sits within Shoshone Falls Park, and the park gives visitors a unique blend of recreational activities to enjoy. There’s a boat ramp, miles of hiking trails, a swimming area, scenic overlooks, and playgrounds. There are also picnic pavilions and large grassy areas providing idyllic views of the falls.In Hagerman, about 30 minutes' drive outside of Twin Falls, Malad Gorge State Park gives visitors the chance to relish in several types of recreational activities. The park covers 652 acres and has opportunities for hiking, camping, birdwatching, and picnicking. However, one of the park’s best features is the Devil’s Washbowl, a large waterfall that spills into a plunge pool. Whether you have just a few minutes or several hours, Malad Gorge State Park is a stunning place to spend time outdoors next time you’re in town.

Exploring the City

When renting a camper here, familiarize yourself with the town by stopping by Jerome County Historical Society, in the city of Jerome. When you walk through the museum, you’ll get a glimpse of what life was like 100 years ago in this high desert area of southern Idaho. The museum tells of the town, its people, and projects that made the area successful. There is also a large research library that has bound volumes of newspapers and detailed indexes.If you enjoy natural history, astronomy, and art, be sure to check out The Herrett Center for Arts and Science. The museum is part of the College of Southern Idaho and seeks to collect, preserve, and interpret anthropological artifacts and natural history specimens. Here, you’ll find skeletons of woolly mammoths, fossils, modern art, and artifacts from antiquated cultures. The museum also has a gift shop where you can buy handmade jewelry, unique trinkets, and educational gifts for children.You’ve probably heard of Evel Knievel, but you probably didn’t know that when you book an RV in Jerome County, you can visit the site of where he completed one of his legendary jumps. In 1974, the daredevil made an attempt to clear the 500-foot-deep and quarter-mile-wide Snake River Canyon on a steam-powered sky cycle. While the jump wasn’t a complete success, Knievel surprisingly walked away with only a broken nose. Today, visitors to the area can check out the earthen ramp where the legendary daredevil launched for his iconic jump.