Gwinn & Gwinn Cave
West Magic, Idaho
| Address: | 1561 State Hwy 75, Shoshone, ID 83352, USA |
| GPS: |
43°4'29.1"N 114°24'35.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Rocks Paintball Permitted
Cave
Gwinn and gwinn cave is located near the famous Idaho Mammoth cave this cave you decend down a ladder and cave goes back in at least a quarter mile. great spot to camp
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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 West Magic, Idaho
- Head north (0.8 mi)
- Sharp rightDestination will be on the right(2.7 mi)
go directly north of mammoth cave on the road cave will be on your right
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