Rigby Wave-45th Wave
Rigby, 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 Rigby, Idaho
- Head south on N State St toward W Main St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto ID-48/E 1st SContinue to follow ID-48(5.4 mi)
- Slight left onto E 300 N (0.2 mi)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N 4500 E/Labelle RdDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
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4/22/22 12:21 pm
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