Cave Falls of Yellowstone
Ashton, Idaho
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National Park
Camp and Hike
This campgrond is situated on the banks of Fall River in Wyoming along the south border of Yellowstone National Park. Cave Falls Campground has 23 single site units and a terrific area for fishing. Each campsite has fire rings, grills and picnic tables. Located throughout the campground are vault toilets, water faucets, bear proof storage boxes, and a dumpster.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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 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 RdEntering Wyoming(19.1 mi)
- Turn right (440 ft)
- Continue straightDestination will be on the right(230 ft)
From Highway 20 at Ashton, ID, go through the town heading east on State Highway 47 for 5.7 miles. Turn right onto E 1400 N/Cave Falls Rd and drive for 17.6 miles. Approximately 12 miles of this road is dirt.
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