The Junk Field Wave
Idaho Falls, Idaho
| Address: | 4028 N 5th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA |
| GPS: |
43°31'54.9"N 112°1'21.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Fishing Paintball Permitted Pet Friendly Skateboarding Bicycles Motorized Use
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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 Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Head northwest on A St toward N Capital Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Memorial Dr (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Dr (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto Fremont Ave (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto US-20 E via the ramp to W Yellowstone (1.5 mi)
- Take exit 310 for US-20 BUS toward Lewisville/
Idaho Falls (0.3 mi) - Turn left onto US-20 BUS/
N 5th E/ Lewisville Rd Continue to follow N 5th E/(0.3 mi)Lewisville Rd - Turn right (230 ft)
- Turn left (157 ft)
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