Warm River Campground
Ashton, Idaho
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Warm River Campground is located nine miles northeast of Ashton, Idaho, along the slow-moving Warm River at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Willows line the riverbanks and pine trees offer partial shade. Tubing and fishing for brook trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and whitefish are popular activities on the river. Numerous hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails are in the immediate area, leading to natural springs, waterfalls, old railroad lines and tunnels, all with beautiful scenery. It has 13 single units, 2 double units, 1 group site with pavilion and 13 tent sites.
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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(8.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Warm River Campground Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Warm River Campground Rd (469 ft)
- Continue straight to stay on Warm River Campground RdDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
From Ashton, Idaho, drive through the town of Ashton heading east on Highway 47. Follow the main road until you cross Warm River. Just after you cross Warm River turn right onto the Fish Creek Road (FS Road 082) and continue 1/4 mile to campground entrance.
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