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Saint Anthony Sand Dunes
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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
DESCRIPTION
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.

***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
LOCATION
Nearest City St. Anthony, ID
GPS Coordinates N 43º 58.071' W 111º 51.273'
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 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 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
UTVs 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.
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
TERRAIN
Square Miles 17
Climate Type Desert
Elevation 4900 to 5200 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt This dune area has no loose dirt.None
Hard Pack The dune area has no hard pack terrain.None
Sand This dune area has almost all sandy areas.All
Mud The dune area has no mud after it rains.None
Dust The dune area has little dust on typical days.Little
Rocks This dune area has some rocks.Some lava rocks spread throughout eastern area (small dunes)
Trees The dune area has few trees.Few
Steep Hills This dune area has many steep hills.Many
Water Crossings The dune area has few water crossings.Few
Small Jumps This dune area has many small jumps.Many
Large Jumps This dune area has many large jumps.Many
Berms The dune area has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel Pits This BLM land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This BLM land has no single track trails.None
Roads This BLM land has few roads.Few
Intersections This dune area has almost all intersections.All
Rider Traffic The BLM land has many rider traffic on typical days.Many
Shade This BLM land has few shaded areas.Few some campsites have shade
Ranges/Gunfire This BLM land has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
Hazards This dune area has few hazards.Few (hazards assumed marked but use caution)
razor backs, lava rock, steep dunes
Novice Terrain This dune area has some beginner terrain.Some
Amateur Terrain This dune area has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Expert Terrain This dune area has some expert terrain.Some
GPS POINTS

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

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