Elmore County, Idaho
Waterfalls Near Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID
Mountain Home Air Force Base has 2 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Crane Falls (historical) is the closest at 5.5 miles to the south. Lower Salmon Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.5 stars from 13 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Mountain Home Air Force Base at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Mountain Home Air Force Base, Ranked by Distance
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Crane Falls (historical)
Crane Falls (historical) is the closest named waterfall to Mountain Home Air Force Base, 5.5 miles to the south in Elmore County.
- Address
- Elmore County, ID (GPS 42.9738, -115.8306)
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Deadman Falls
Deadman Falls lies 28 miles southeast of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Elmore County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Mountain Home Air Force Base. Its own nearest town is Glenns Ferry.
- Rating
- 3.4 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Elmore County, ID 83633 (GPS 42.8891, -115.3517)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 39 miles southwest of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Owyhee County, number 3 of 7 by distance.
- Address
- Owyhee County, ID (GPS 42.5296, -116.1882)
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Lower Salmon Falls
Lower Salmon Falls lies 51 miles east of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Gooding County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Mountain Home Air Force Base. Its own nearest town is Wendell.
- Rating
- 4.5 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gooding County, ID 83332 (GPS 42.8430, -114.9042)
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Camel Falls
Camel Falls lies 52 miles southwest of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Owyhee County, number 5 of 7 by distance. Its own nearest town is Murphy.
- Address
- Owyhee County, ID (GPS 42.5450, -116.6230)
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Salmon Falls
Salmon Falls lies 53 miles east of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Twin Falls County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Mountain Home Air Force Base. USGS notes: Waterfalls on the Snake River, about 40 mi W of Shoshone Falls, Upper Salmon Falls being at the mouth of Salmon Falls Creek; Lower Salmon Falls about 5 mi down stream from Upper Salmon Falls.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Twin Falls County, ID 83332 (GPS 42.7666, -114.8973)
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Upper Salmon Falls
Upper Salmon Falls lies 53 miles east of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Twin Falls County, number 7 of 7 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wendell.
- Address
- Twin Falls County, ID 83332 (GPS 42.7666, -114.8973)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Mountain Home Air Force Base sits in or near the Central Idaho Mountains area of Idaho. This is Idaho's wild interior, a sprawling granite highland broken by some of the deepest canyons in the country. Falls here range from roadside drops near Idaho City and Cascade to remote cascades in the Sawtooth and Salmon River country around Challis and Salmon. Idaho County holds the most, including Selway Falls, a powerful series of drops on the Selway River. Many falls in this region lie in national forest and wilderness, reached by long gravel roads or backcountry trails. The landscape rewards travelers who are comfortable with remote driving, limited services and changeable mountain weather. Read the Idaho waterfall guide.
By direction from Mountain Home Air Force Base: 3 to the east, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Elmore County (2), Owyhee County (2), Twin Falls County (2), and Gooding County (1). The average distance is 40.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Mountain Home Air Force Base
Crane Falls (historical) (5.5 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Mountain Home Air Force Base
Deadman Falls (28 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Mountain Home Air Force Base: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Mountain Home Air Force Base: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Mountain Home Air Force Base?
Crane Falls (historical) in Elmore County is the closest, about 5.5 miles south of Mountain Home Air Force Base.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Mountain Home Air Force Base?
Lower Salmon Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.5 stars from 13 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Deadman Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Mountain Home Air Force Base in?
Elmore County (2), Owyhee County (2), Twin Falls County (2), and Gooding County (1).
How does Mountain Home Air Force Base compare with other Idaho towns?
Mountain Home Air Force Base ranks 18th of the 28 Idaho towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.