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Balanced Rock

Castleford, ID

Oddities

A 15 m rock that balances on a narrow pedestal above Salmon Falls Creek Canyon, south of Buhl. The last stretch of road winds steeply into the canyon; there is a small park with picnic tables below.

Nearest town
Castleford, ID
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
42.5440, -114.9540

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Oasis Stop and GoMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Balanced Rock
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Rustic Edge RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Balanced Rock
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Twin Falls 93 RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Balanced Rock
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Legacy Fields RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Balanced Rock
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Hagerman RV VillageMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Balanced Rock
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  • Rock Creek RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Balanced Rock
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All campsites in Idaho · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Balanced Rock?

Balanced Rock is in Castleford, ID, at GPS 42.5440, -114.9540. It is about 25 mi from Twin Falls.

Can you camp near Balanced Rock?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Balanced Rock Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Balanced Rock?

Balanced Rock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Snake River Canyon: Bruneau Dunes to Shoshone Falls and City of Rocks.

What is there to see near Balanced Rock?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (17 mi), Malad Gorge State Park (23 mi), Perrine Bridge (26 mi) and Shoshone Falls (28 mi).

When is the best time to visit Balanced Rock?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)