Notable waterfall · Boise, Idaho
Fern Falls
Fern Falls is a waterfall in Boise, Idaho.
Fern Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Fern Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Fern Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.03328, -115.08980. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Fern Falls
- Elk Lake · lake · Boise · ~2 km · Must-see
- Limber Lake · lake · Boise · ~3 km · Must-see
- Three Lake · lake · Boise · ~3 km · Must-see
- Meadow Lake · lake · Boise · ~3 km · Must-see
- Oreamnos Lake · lake · Boise · ~4 km · Must-see
- Packrat Lake · lake · Boise · ~4 km · Must-see
- Cony Lake · lake · Boise · ~4 km · Must-see
- McWillards Lake · lake · Boise · ~4 km · Must-see
- Sawtooth Wilderness · sanctuary · Boise · ~5 km · Must-see
- Lake Kathryn · lake · Custer · ~5 km · Must-see
- Blue Rock Lake · lake · Boise · ~5 km · Must-see
- North Raker · viewpoint · Boise · ~5 km · Must-see
- Elk Peak · viewpoint · Boise · ~5 km · Must-see
- Packrat Peak · viewpoint · Boise · ~6 km · Must-see
- Little Warbonnet Lake · lake · Boise · ~6 km · Must-see
- Warbonnet Lake · lake · Boise · ~6 km · Must-see
- Upper Bead Lake · lake · Boise · ~6 km · Must-see
- Lower Bead Lake · lake · Boise · ~6 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Fern Falls
- Cascade Dam · waterfall · Valley · ~118 km · Must-see
- Boise Cascade Lake · waterfall · Ada · ~126 km · Must-see
- Smith Falls · waterfall · Boise · ~7 km
- Baron Creek Falls · waterfall · Boise · ~11 km
- Grandjean Creek Waterfall · waterfall · Boise · ~20 km
- Goat Falls · waterfall · Custer · ~21 km
- Bridal Veil Falls · waterfall · Custer · ~25 km
- Lady Face Falls · waterfall · Custer · ~27 km
- Big Falls · waterfall · Boise · ~63 km
- Idaho Falls, Idaho · waterfall · Custer · ~65 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Is Fern Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Fern Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Fern Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Fern Falls?
Nearby: Elk Lake (lake, 2 km), Limber Lake (lake, 3 km), Three Lake (lake, 3 km), Meadow Lake (lake, 3 km), Oreamnos Lake (lake, 4 km), Packrat Lake (lake, 4 km).
Is Fern Falls worth visiting?
Fern Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Idaho on Spotwander.