Ashton Hill
Ashton, Idaho
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44°10'6.0"N 111°27'33.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Field Type: | Public Land |
Paintball Permitted
Airsoft and Paintball
Fairly thick forest. Considerable underbrush. Lots of places in the area to play.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ashton, Idaho
- Head west on Main St toward 5th St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto US-20 E (7.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Rattlesnake Rd (2.7 mi)
Drive to the top of Ashton hill and take the west road. Just keep an eye out. There are tons of great places to play.
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