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	Saint Anthony Sand Dunes
	Last Updated: 10/8/2009

Alt Names

Nine Mile Knoll, Red Road, Saint Anthony Dunes, St. Anthony Dunes, St. Anthony Sand Dunes, 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

Last Known Status

Open

Eastern Idaho is home to this 11,000 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 perimiter 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.

LOCATION

Nearest City

St. Anthony, ID

GPS Coordinates

N 43º 58.071' W 111º 51.273'

Street Map

Dune Map

From: Idaho Falls, ID

1) Take Hwy 20 north to Rexburg
2) Take The North Rexburg Exit off Hwy 20
3) Turn left (west) onto 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

AREA TYPE
Area Type	Dunes

Land Type

BLM, SRMA

QUALITY
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.
Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days May-June, before it gets hot and Egin Lakes dry up

REGULATIONS
Permit Required	Yes	Idaho ORV sticker required (Non-res must have own state reg.)
Dates Open	April-October (generally)
Spark Arrestor	Yes
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)	camping areas generally have general quite hours 11pm-7am
Night Riding	Some Areas	Not Recommended
Flags	Yes (72 inches)
Two Strokes	No Restriction
Cross Country	Some Areas	stay on marked trails between dunes and near camping areas
ATVs	No Restriction
4x4s (registered)	No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies	No Restriction	street legal vehicles prohibited on dunes
Bicycles	No Restriction	Not Recommended
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction
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
Alcohol	No Restriction
Fireworks	Prohibited
Firearms	Some Areas
Law Enforcement	Few/Periodic	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol

FEES
Parking Fee	No ($0.00)
Entry Fee	No ($0.00)
Riding Fee	No ($0.00)
Camping Fee	Certain Areas Tent: $12.00 RV: $40.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 3 main campgrounds, RV hookup sites range from $20-40/night
Comment	Some day use areas may now require a small fee.

KEY SERVICES
First Aid	5-20 Miles (SE)	Madison Memorial Hospital
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	Desert Oasis, Sand Hills
Campground	On Site	Egin Lakes, Desert Oasis, Sand Hills
Conv Store	On Site	Desert Oasis RV Park
Swim Area	On Site	Egin Lakes (shallow)
Water Body	On Site	Egin Lakes (shallow)
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (NE)	Ashton Dam, Henry's Fork Snake River

CONTACTS
Contact Info	Sand Hills Resort (208) 624-4127 www.sand-dunes.com

Contact Info

Desert Oasis RV Park
(208) 624-3275
www.desertoasisrvpark.com

Contact Info

BLM - Upper Snake River District
1405 Hollipark Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7500
www.blm.gov

GPS POINTS
N 44º 00.542' W 111º 46.891' Sand Hills Resort N 43º 57.799' W 111º 49.132' Desert Oasis RV Park N 43º 57.699' W 111º 51.261' Egin Lake BLM Campground N 43º 58.198' W 111º 49.032' Desert Oasis Dry Camping Area N 43º 57.109' W 111º 57.304' Nine Mile Knoll Day Use Area

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