A Southern Idaho Underrated Kayaking Adventure With Scenery

I finally took the advise of a friend and checked out a spot about 40 minutes outside of Twin Falls that was described as a cool place to kayak. I wasn't disappointed.

From Thousand Springs State Park and Centennial Park, to Balanced Rock Park and Lake Walcott State Park, there are several exceptional kayaking choices in the desert of southern Idaho. A few days ago, I rolled the dice and visited a site I'd never been before.

Overcrowding over the past decade in Idaho has made it more of a chore to go back to some places I used to enjoy kayaking at. Nowadays, I try to head to spots that aren't overrun with people and dogs; call me a curmudgeon.

Grays Landing Is A Less Populated Southern Idaho Spot That Has Great Kayaking

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If I had to assign Grays Landing a letter grade for kayaking it would be a B+. I was warned about bugs prior to taking the 38-mile drive down Highway 93 south from Twin Falls. There are a good deal of insects, but the further away from the water you set up your camp the less you deal with.

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The wind blows pretty good too off the waters and toward the main beach where people park trailers, boats, and their vehicles. So, if your just heading there to kayak, paddleboard, or take the boat out, it's not a big deal.

There are incredible rock faces and sand bars throughout the area to check out. As far as putting up a shade tent and spending the entire afternoon there, I'd probably pass on doing that again, but the kayaking does make the trip worthwhile.