Thousand Springs State Park is made up of several separate and distinct areas, all of which are situated within a short drive from each other, offering visitors the chance to explore the unique volcanic geological features which make the park so enticing. At Billingsley Creek you can enjoy excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and superb fly-fishing, as well as an indoor horse-riding arena. At Mallad Gorge, where the cascading Mallad River has carved out a beautiful 250 foot gorge, you can enjoy a scenic short hike to explore the many little pools that have been formed along the river, and visit the elevated footbridge which offers excellent views of the gorge.

On Ritter Island you can take a self-guided tour of the historic ancient barn and walk to the beautiful Minnie Miller Springs. History buffs can enjoy exploring the Kelton Trail portion of the park where you can still see deep wagon gouges in the rocks, testimony to the historic Kelton Stage Coach, which used to ferry passengers and freight between Boise and the Kelton railhead. The crystal clear waters that you can see gushing out of the rock face provide the perfect habitat for trout and you can spend many happy hours fly-fishing in one of the best trout fishing areas in America.

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