Sand Creek Frenzy
Ashton, Idaho
| Address: | Sand Creek Road, Ashton, ID 83420, USA |
| GPS: |
44°12'28.1"N 111°37'43.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Paintball
There are some woods back there and it is secluded. There are many places you can play just watch out for campers.
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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 Ashton, Idaho
- Head west on Main St toward 5th St (0.4 mi)
- Continue straight onto E 1300 N (4.1 mi)
- Turn right onto N 3125 E (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto E 1425 N (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto N 3000 E (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto E 1475 N/Sarilda RdContinue to follow Sarilda Rd(1.4 mi)
- Turn right (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Arcadia Rd (328 ft)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
- Continue straight (1.0 mi)
- Turn right (0.2 mi)
- Turn left (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Sand Creek Rd (6.1 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Sand Creek Rd (0.9 mi)
- Slight right (0.3 mi)
- Turn right (66 ft)
- Slight right (0.2 mi)
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