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Weiser Sand Dunes

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Dune Map

Other Names

Snake River, Olds Ferry Road

Last Known Status

Open

Overlooking the scenic Snake River, this is a small dune area with roughly 130 acres of hill climbs, sandy trails and a few play areas to explore. The main staging area is large and flat with plenty of space for large trailers. There are no fees charged to ride but machines must display a current Idaho OHV Registration Sticker.

Camping is permitted but there are no services except for a vault toilet, so come prepared. Additional camping can be found at nearby Steck Park, which is located about 8 miles north past the dune area on Old Ferrys Road. The campground offers shady tent and RV sites with nice river and canyon views, drinking water, dump station, and two boat ramps.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Idaho OHV Registration Sticker
Dates 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)
Whip Flags	Not Required	Whip Flags Recommended 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
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) camping is limited to 14 days
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	130 acres
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	2080 to 2100 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	None
Sand	All	paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience
Mud	None
Dust	None
Rocks	None
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	Some
Berms	None
Single Track	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Off-Road Dunes

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Campo's Fast & Easy (208) 549-8227
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SE)	Campo's Fast & Easy (208) 549-8227
Water	5-20 Miles (N)	Steck Park Campground (208) 384-3300
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Catfish Junction RV Park (541) 262-3833
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (N)	Steck Park Campground (208) 384-3300
Campground	5-20 Miles (N)	Steck Park Campground (208) 384-3300
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SE)	Campo's Fast & Easy (208) 549-8227

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $8.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Steck Park Campground Fees

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Weiser, ID

Address

Old Ferry Road, Weiser, ID 83672

Dune Map

From: Boise, ID
1) Take I-84 North to Exit 376B
2) Turn right (east) onto Idaho Avenue, continue 1.2 miles
3) Turn left (north) onto US-95, continue about 17 miles
4) Turn left (west) onto US-95/Main Street, continue 1 mile
5) Turn left (south) onto W 7th Street, continue about 100 yards
6) Take exit for Old Highway 70, continue 4.5 miles
7) Turn right (north) onto Eaton Road, continue 1 mile
8) Turn left (west) onto Old Ferry Road, continue about 8 miles
9) Dunes entrance is on the left.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

BLM - Four Rivers Field Office
3948 Development Avenue
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 384-3300
blm_id_fourriversoffice@blm.gov
www.blm.gov

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