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St. Anthony Sand Dunes
Egin-Hamer winter closure area will re-open May 1, 2009. Please remember to follow designated routes.
This unique area offers 10,000 acres of dunes rising to 400 feet. Endless OHV opportunities can be enjoyed on 15 continuous miles of open sand! If you aren’t an OHV-enthusiast, you can enjoy other opportunities for camping or horseback riding.
Location: 50 miles northwest of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
From US 20 northbound, take the North Rexburg exit off of US Highway 20. Turn left, onto 1900 E. (Parker-Salem Highway and the Red Road). Travel 6.3 miles north to the 2nd flashing light (AT THE 4-WAY STOP). Turn left and travel 0 .85 miles to the split in the road. Travel right over the railroad tracks and continue on 500 N. for 2.9 miles. At the Egin Lakes Access Sign turn right onto the paved access road.
From Us 20 southbound, exit at the Saint Anthony City Center exit (346) turn right onto Bridge Street and travel through the stop light to West 4th North. Turn left onto West 4th North which turns into 600 North after you exit the city limits. Follow 600 North approximately 3 miles until you reach the intersection of Red Road and 600 North. At this intersection turn left to go to Egin Lakes access or right to the parking and dispersed camping areas along Red Road.
Fees/Facilities:
- Parking
- Camping ($25-$60/day; depending on size of camping unit and amenities)
- Restrooms
- Concessions
- Idaho Air Rescue
- Regulations: Safety flags, annual ORV sticker, designated routes, ride only in open sand, no glass containers
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