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Goat Falls

Idaho · height not recorded · Sawtooth Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15

Goat Falls, a waterfall in Idaho
Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Goat Falls is a waterfall in Custer County, Idaho. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.

WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Goat Falls (this page)YFree
Bridal Veil Falls5 mi
Baron Creek Falls5 mi
Lady Face Falls5 mi
Grandjean Creek Waterfall7 miYFree
Fern Falls11 mi

Questions visitors ask about Goat Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Goat Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Goat Falls is inside Sawtooth Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Goat Falls?

Yes — dogs are allowed (Sawtooth Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.

Is there a fee to visit Goat Falls?

No entrance fee. Sawtooth Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Goat Falls from a major city?

Goat Falls is 5 miles from Stanley (about 7 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

44.1763, -115.0179

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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