A scenic canyon-side roadside waterfall easily accessible from Interstate 84 with a footbridge viewpoint.
$7/day motor vehicle entry fee (waived with Idaho State Parks Passport)
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Spring is cited as the best time to see the falls at peak flow.
Devil’s Washbowl, part of Idaho State Parks’ Thousand Springs State Park system, is a waterfall that cascades into Malad Gorge near Wendell. The falls are viewable from a convenient footbridge across the canyon, making this a true roadside stop easily accessed from Interstate 84.
Entry to the site requires a $7 per-vehicle day-use fee (waived with an Idaho State Parks Passport). The footbridge provides an up-close vantage point for photography and observation without requiring a hike. Spring offers the best viewing conditions, when snowmelt and spring runoff boost water volume. The location is officially cited by Idaho State Parks, though some tourism materials refer to the same feature by alternate names.
This stop is ideal for travelers moving between southern Idaho destinations. The minimal time commitment and easy access from the interstate make it a popular quick break point. As with other Thousand Springs State Park units, the exact height of the waterfall is not itemized in official recreation documentation, though the scenic gorge setting is the primary draw for most visitors.
Spring for peak water flow; accessible year-round via footbridge.
Part of the Thousand Springs State Park system; other units are within short driving distance.
$7/day motor vehicle entry fee (waived with Idaho State Parks Passport)
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
We track 8 waterfalls in Snake River Plain, 3 of which are roadside like this one.
There are 2 other waterfalls we track in Gooding. All Snake River Plain waterfalls →
parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Idaho State Parks official page for Thousand Springs State Park (Malad Gorge unit) and Visit Idaho official tourism page (which refers to the feature as 'Devil's Punchbowl'), checked 2026-09-04. A footbridge over the gorge provides a roadside view near Interstate 84; exact waterfall height not itemized on the official page. No closure notice found for this unit.
Checked September 2026.