Swan Falls Picnic Area

Swan Falls Dam is on the Snake River about 40 miles south of Boise. It was built in 1901 to provide electricity to nearby mines in the Owyhee Mountains. Swan Falls is the oldest hydroelectric generating site on the Snake River.

Type

Waterfall

Town

Melba · 12 mi from the town center

Location

43.24245, -116.37631 · Open map

Source

Recreation Information Database · checked October 2, 2026

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• Swan Falls Picnic Area
• Viewpoint
• Trail
• Historic site
• Lake
• Park
• Museum

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