Fremont district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Ashton

Ashton is a town in Fremont district, Idaho, United States, home to about 1,051 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 waterfalls and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bechler Falls (45 km), Winegar Hole Wilderness (48 km) and Rexburg Idaho Temple (49 km).

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Ashton, Idaho
Ashton, Fremont district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ashton at a glance

Location
Fremont district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 1,051
Coordinates
44.0716° N, 111.4483° W
Places within 50 km
72 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Ashton

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ashton

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashton. The closest is Snake River Butte (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ashton

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ashton. The closest is Pops Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Ashton

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Ashton. The closest is Cave Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ashton

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ashton. The closest is Winegar Hole (46 km); the best-known is Winegar Hole Wilderness (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Ashton

3 caves within 100 km of Ashton. The closest is Civil Defense Caves (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ashton

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashton. The closest is Fort Henry Historic Monument (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ashton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashton
  2. 14 km Cave Falls · waterfall, Fremont
  3. 9 km Snake River Butte · viewpoint, Fremont
  4. 3 km Cherry Dam · dam, Fremont
  5. 3 km Pops Dam · dam, Fremont
  6. 20 km Mikesell Number One - Lower Dam · dam, Fremont
  7. 15 km Back to Ashton

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From travellers near Ashton

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How to reach Ashton

    All places near Ashton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints39130Snake River Butte (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1464Pops Dam (9 km)
    Other attractions022Brower's Spring (67 km)
    Waterfalls915Cave Falls (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Winegar Hole (46 km)
    Caves33Civil Defense Caves (35 km)
    Forts & heritage23Fort Henry Historic Monument (39 km)
    Churches11Rexburg Idaho Temple (49 km)
    Beaches & coast11Egin Bench (41 km)
    Parks01Big Springs (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11I P Bills Island (50 km)

    Ashton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashton?

    Pops Dam (dam, about 9 km), Cherry Dam (dam, about 12 km), Cave Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Mikesell Number One - Lower Dam (dam, about 15 km), Snake River Butte (viewpoint, about 15 km), Arcadia-Lower Dam (dam, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ashton?

    72 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ashton?

    Snake River Butte, about 15 km by road; Lookout Butte (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ashton?

    Pops Dam, about 9 km by road; Cherry Dam (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ashton?

    Cave Falls, about 14 km by road; Lower Mesa Falls (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashton?

    Start in Ashton, visit Cave Falls, then Snake River Butte, then Cherry Dam, then Pops Dam, then Mikesell Number One - Lower Dam, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Ashton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ashton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ashton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.