Loon Lake - Camp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Wyoming, USA,Ashton,Idaho
44.113184489168596, -110.95003206762891
24.9 miles E of Ashton, Idaho
Address: Wyoming, USA
GPS: 44°6'47.5"N 110°57'0.1"W
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State: Idaho

Camp, Kayak, and Swim

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Ashton, Idaho

  1. Head east on ID-47 N/Main St toward S 6th St
    Continue to follow ID-47 N
    (1.6 mi)
  2. Turn right onto N 3700 E (1.0 mi)
  3. Turn left onto E 1200 N (10.9 mi)
  4. Continue onto Ashton-Flagg Ranch Rd
    Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
    Entering Wyoming
    (14.6 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Forest Rd 022 (0.3 mi)
  6. Keep left to stay on Forest Rd 022 (0.4 mi)
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