Malmstrom Air Force Base, IdahoRainbow DamBlack Eagle DamRyan DamSt. Ann's CathedralBlack Horse LakeCochrane Reservoir
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Malmstrom Air Force Base

Malmstrom Air Force Base is a town in Idaho, United States of about 3,472 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rainbow Dam, Giant Springs State Park and Black Eagle Dam.

47.5055° N, 111.1830° WPop. 3,472

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see14
Notable198
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Rainbow Dam, dam near Malmstrom Air Force Base
Must-see

Rainbow Dam

Dam · 4 km · Cascade

Giant Springs State Park, park near Malmstrom Air Force Base
Must-see

Giant Springs State Park

Park · 6 km · Cascade

Black Eagle Dam, dam near Malmstrom Air Force Base
Must-see

Black Eagle Dam

Dam · 8 km · Cascade

Places near Malmstrom Air Force Base by type

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One day from Malmstrom Air Force Base

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:53 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Malmstrom Air Force Base
  2. Rainbow Damdam · 45 min
  3. Black Eagle Damdam · 45 min
  4. Black Horse Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Ryan Damdam · 45 min
  6. Prairie Nest Ranch 2 Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Malmstrom Air Force Base
Today’s loopMalmstrom Air Force BaseStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Malmstrom Air Force Base?

Rainbow Dam (dam, about 4 km), Giant Springs State Park (park, about 6 km), Black Eagle Dam (dam, about 8 km), C. M. Russell Museum Complex (museum, about 10 km), Ryan Dam (dam, about 10 km), St. Ann's Cathedral (church, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malmstrom Air Force Base?

75 places on Spotwander: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Malmstrom Air Force Base?

Rainbow Dam, about 4 km by road; Cochrane Reservoir (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Malmstrom Air Force Base?

Crooked Falls, about 4 km by road; Rainbow Falls (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Malmstrom Air Force Base?

Start in Malmstrom Air Force Base, visit Rainbow Dam, then Black Eagle Dam, then Black Horse Lake, then Ryan Dam, then Prairie Nest Ranch 2 Dam, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.