Hot Springs Campground
Garden Valley, Idaho
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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 Garden Valley, Idaho
- Head southeast on Banks Lowman Rd toward Lawyer Ln (3.6 mi)
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