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Saint Anthony Sand Dunes
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Nine Mile Knoll, Red Road, Desert Oasis RV Park, Sand Hills Resort, Egin Lake, Rexburg, Egin Lakes, Thunder Mountain, Choke Cherry, Dead Horse Bowl, Devils Dune, Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, Crapo's Hill, Middle Bowl, Egin-hamer Road, St. Anthony Sand Dunes |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Eastern Idaho is home to this 10,600 acre playground of white quartz dunes ranging from 10 feet to 300 feet high. The firm rolling dunes to the east are smaller and better for beginners, while the dunes in the western portion are huge and as steep as they come. The three main campgrounds along the southeastern perimeter offer many full hookup sites, but are sometimes a bit cramped.
RV travelers should make reservations well in advance for hookup sites, but there are some dry camp areas as well with chem toilets and no shade. Nearby tourist attractions Yellowstone Park and Grand Teton National Park sit a mere 100 miles to the east.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | The big dunes are open April 1 - December 31. The small dunes between Thunder Mountain and Red Road are open year-round. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | camping areas generally have general quite hours 11pm-7am |
| Whip Flags | Yes (72 inches) | Whip Flags Required For Safety |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | street legal vehicles prohibited on dunes |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) campgrounds/dry camps only, street vehicles prohibited on dunes |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) open fires allowed only in Red Road Open Sand Campfire Area |
| Night Riding | Some Areas | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Some Areas | stay on marked trails between dunes and near camping areas |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 10,600 acres (17 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4900 to 5200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack | None | |
| Sand |  All | paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | lava rocks spread throughout eastern area (small dunes) |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps | Many | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | All | |
| Rider Traffic | Many | |
| Shade | Few | some campsites have shade |
| Ranges/Gunfire | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) razor backs, lava rock, steep dunes |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | BLM, SRMA |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | St. Anthony |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | St. Anthony |
 Water | On Site | Egin Lakes Campground |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Egin Lakes, Desert Oasis, Sand Hills |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Egin Lakes ($10/use), Desert Oasis, Sand Hills |
| Campground | On Site | Egin Lakes, Desert Oasis, Sand Hills |
 Conv Store | On Site | Desert Oasis RV Park |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($5.00) Season Pass - $60 |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Egin Lakes Campground Fees |
RATINGS
| Pros | large dunes, large area, variety of campgrounds, firm sand, not too hot most of the year, day use is mostly free |
| Cons | RV camping is expensive and often cramped, busy, reservations required, sharp lava rock spread throughout eastern dunes, limited shade. |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days May-June, before it gets hot and Egin Lakes dry up |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | St. Anthony, ID | ||
| From: Idaho Falls, ID
1) Take Hwy 20 North to Rexburg 2) Take The North Rexburg Exit off Hwy 20 3) Turn left (west) on Red Road (Parker-Salem Hwy 1900E). For Egin Lakes BLM Camping/RV/Day Use: 4) Continue 6.3 miles north to 2nd flashing light 5) Turn left and go straight over the railroad tracks and continue on 500N, for 2.9 miles 6) Look for the BLM Egin Lakes Access signs. For Desert Oasis Camping/RV: 4) Continue 6.3 miles north to 2nd flashing light 5) Turn left and go straight over the railroad tracks and continue on 500N, for 1.3 miles 6) Stop and register at the green convenience store on the right. 7) If the store is closed, stop at the mobile home on the right about 1/2 way to the RV park. For Sand Hills Resort Camping/RV: 4) Continue 14 miles north on Red Road to the Sand Hills Resort. For Red Road Day Use Area: 4) Continue 14.5 miles north to the Red Road Day Use Area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Upper Snake Field Office 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (208) 524-7500 blm_id_uppersnakeoffice@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Sand Hills Resort 865 Red Road St. Anthony, ID 83445 (208) 624-4127 thesandhillsresort@gmail.com www.sandhillsresortrv.com |
| Contact Info | Idaho Dunes RV Park 1695 East 500 North St. Anthony, ID 83445 (208) 624-3275 reservations@idahodunesrv.com www.idahodunesrv.com |
| Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Idaho OHV Sticker Info |
Saint Anthony Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 2/20/2014 (Thanks!)
Saint Anthony Dune Area Photo
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Saint Anthony Dune Area Photo
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Saint Anthony Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 2/20/2014 (Thanks!)
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