Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Paul

Paul is a town in Idaho, United States, home to about 1,192 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Walcott State Park (32 km), Mount Harrison (43 km) and Raft River Valley (56 km).

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Paul, Idaho
Paul, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Paul at a glance

Location
Idaho, United States
Population
about 1,192
Coordinates
42.6080° N, 113.7833° W
Places within 50 km
26 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Paul

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Paul: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paul

111 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paul. The closest is Burley Butte (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Paul

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Paul. The closest is Caldron Linn (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Paul

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Paul. The closest is Minidoka Dam (32 km); the best-known is Lake Walcott State Park (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paul

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paul. The closest is Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Paul

6 caves within 100 km of Paul. The closest is Bear Trap Cave (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paul

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paul. The closest is Wilson Butte Cave (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Paul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 185 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paul
  2. 25 km Kimama Butte · viewpoint, Minidoka
  3. 45 km Lake Walcott State Park · lake, Minidoka
  4. 54 km Mount Harrison · viewpoint, Cassia
  5. 16 km Antelope Hill · hill, Cassia
  6. 23 km Burley Butte · viewpoint, Cassia
  7. 22 km Back to Paul

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How to reach Paul

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints14111Burley Butte (22 km)
    Waterfalls237Caldron Linn (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs721Minidoka Dam (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area (47 km)
    Caves06Bear Trap Cave (68 km)
    Other attractions05Pazi’I Patezopai’I (67 km)
    Forts & heritage12Wilson Butte Cave (50 km)
    Parks02Massacre Rocks State Park (82 km)
    Museums01Herrett Museum (70 km)
    Beaches & coast01Lava Point (77 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Goat Island (81 km)

    Paul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paul?

    Lake Walcott State Park (lake, about 32 km), Burley Butte (viewpoint, about 22 km), Mount Harrison (viewpoint, about 43 km), Kimama Butte (viewpoint, about 25 km), Antelope Hill (hill, about 28 km), Pine Knob (viewpoint, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Paul?

    26 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paul?

    Burley Butte, about 22 km by road; Kimama Butte (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Paul?

    Caldron Linn, about 39 km by road; KCIR-FM (Twin Falls) (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Paul?

    Minidoka Dam, about 32 km by road; Thrush Reservoir (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paul?

    Start in Paul, visit Kimama Butte, then Lake Walcott State Park, then Mount Harrison, then Antelope Hill, then Burley Butte, and drive back — about 185 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paul?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Paul

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Paul’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Paul on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.