Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
Address: | Cave Falls Road, Ashton, ID 83420, USA |
GPS: |
44°5'15.7"N 111°13'11.0"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Idaho |
Streams Fishing
Camp and Swim
Porcupine Creek is a hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot near Ashton, Idaho in Fremont County within Targhee National Forest. It's surrounded by forests, meadows, and a creek that you can explore and see various wildlife. There are trails nearby, however, none of them are marked trails. There's a few good spots to camp right here by a stream, but be aware that it is bear country, so use precaution and pack your food properly, or use the provided metal storage areas in the campsites.
Note: Porcupine Creek is closed to the public from November - March to protect wintering wildlife.
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Directions
From Ashton, Idaho
- Head east on ID-47 N/Main St toward S 6th StContinue to follow ID-47 N(5.7 mi)
- Turn right onto E 1400 N/Cave Falls RdContinue to follow Cave Falls RdDestination will be on the left(6.5 mi)
Your GPS may try to take you to Porcupine Trail, but this is a private road. Be sure you have the accurate Porcupine Creek plugged in; in which you will enter Targhee National Forest and drive on a rocky, unpaved road for a few miles.
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