Are you adventureous soul that is always searching for a new place to experiene on your Idaho vacation with challenges and yet great fun? If so you may want to stop by Saint Anthony Sand Dunes and take your ORV and face the adventure offered by this huge playground. There are over 10,000 acres of sand dunes which rise to over 400 feet for you to test your fears on.
If you aren’t an off road vehicle rider there are still fun times available whether it is by hiking or horseback riding along the sand dunes. There are 15 adventureous miles of barren sand for you to appreciate.
White Sands in New Mexico isn’t the only place with the shifting white quartz sand. St. Anthony Sand Dunes is another place where the sand grows 8 feet every season.
There are campgrounds for you to settle in at but be ready for some rustic camping at many of them. They are undeveloped with out door toilets - although there are a few that are full service for those that don’t wish to go to the extreme. Recreational vehicles are also allowed and there is a gravel parking area for use with hook ups, even a store of sorts to get you those things that you forgot to pack.
Check out the adventures of Choke Cherry where you will probably have to come up the back side because the front is too steep for most vehicles. Then on to Devil’s Dune and Dead Horse Bowl along with a whole bunch of other places that you will find as you ride the area. Don’t simply visit at the “main” dunes, check out those less used, and enjoy the spot that is perfect for your desires.
Thunder Mountain is the place everyone races so if you are into competitive racing this is the place to go. You probably will want to race to the top and then go back down because the other side is really steep and not appropriate to racing.
The region is under the control of the Bureau of Land Management. There are rules, like a 5 mile per hour speed limit in the park that must be followed so you don’t disturb your fellow campers. If you abuse this you will be required to leave, and you should be!!
The sand dunes are located just fifty miles northwest of Idaho Falls, near St. Anthony in the beautiful Eastern area of Idaho, one of the most popular Idaho attractions. Come and tour and come again and often, you are more than welcome.