Roaring Springs vs Silver Mountain Resort
A side-by-side look at two water parks — rides, prices, amenities, and which one fits your trip.
Which Park Is Right for You?
Quick verdicts based on what each park offers.
Amenities Compared
What each park offers, side by side.
| Feature | Roaring Springs | Silver Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Parking |
Only at Roaring Springs
- splash pad
- cabana rentals
- picnic areas
- season passes
- group rates
- birthday party packages
Only at Silver Mountain Resort
- hot tubs
- swimming pool
- gift shop
- wifi
Both parks share 1 amenities including Parking.
About Each Park
Roaring Springs
Idaho
Roaring Springs sits on 15 acres in Meridian and has been a Boise-area staple since 1986. This classic outdoor water park keeps things fun without trying to be the biggest or flashiest. The highlight is their collection of body slides and tube slides that wind down a central hill - nothing crazy tall, but fast enough to get your heart pumping. The Avalanche is their signature multi-lane racing slide where you can compete against friends. For tube rides, the Torpedo and Thunder Canyon offer solid thrills with plenty of twists. The lazy river here is actually lazy, unlike some parks where it feels like a water highway. It's perfect for floating with a tube while kids splash nearby. Little Squirts Island caters to the toddler crowd with pint-sized slides, water features, and shallow pools where parents can wade right in. The wave pool generates decent waves every 10 minutes - not massive, but enough to body surf or jump around. What makes Roaring Springs work is the manageable size. You can keep tabs on kids without hiking miles between attractions. The grass areas are generous, so you can claim a shady spot under trees rather than paying for cabana rentals. Lines move quickly on weekdays, though summer weekends can get packed by noon. The food is typical water park fare - pizza, burgers, nachos - but reasonably priced. Pro tips: arrive when they open at 10am to grab the best grass spots. The concrete gets scorching by afternoon, so water…
Read the full Roaring Springs guide →Silver Mountain Resort
Idaho
Silver Mountain Resort's Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark sits at the base of a ski mountain in the Silver Valley of North Idaho, making it one of the more unique water park locations you'll find. The indoor facility runs year-round, which is perfect when you're dealing with Idaho winters. The park centers around a decent-sized wave pool that generates some solid waves for body surfing or just floating around. You'll find several water slides of varying intensity levels - nothing too extreme, but enough variety to keep different age groups happy. The lazy river winds around a good portion of the facility and moves at a nice pace for tubing. For younger kids, there's a dedicated play area with smaller slides, water features, and shallow pools where parents can actually relax a bit while keeping an eye on things. The facility also includes hot tubs, which honestly feel amazing if you're visiting during ski season. You can literally go from the slopes to the water park in the same day. The indoor temperature stays comfortable year-round, though it can get pretty humid during peak times. Since this is attached to a full mountain resort, you're looking at more of a destination stay rather than a day trip for most people. The crowds tend to be heaviest during ski season weekends and summer holidays. If you're staying at the resort, you get easier access, but day passes are available for non-guests. The food options are typical resort fare - expect to pay…
Read the full Silver Mountain Resort guide →Ready to visit Roaring Springs?