Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Canoe, Dive, and Swim
Horseshoe Lake is hidden back in the Targhee National Forest. It's a beautiful lake with plenty of lily pads. The road to get there is well maintained and there are many options for pull-outs and parking once you get there. The lake has a gradual decline great for wading but has plenty deep enough for swimming and canoeing. A youth camp has a floating dock out towards the middle that is often free to use for jumping in. The lake is also a great place to go fishing. No motorized boats are allowed.
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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 Rd(10.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Horseshoe Lake Rd (4.6 mi)
- Turn right onto I Y T C Camp Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 374 (0.2 mi)
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