Bureau of Land Management
Idaho Falls Field Office
(208)-524-7500
St. Anthony Sand Dune Visitors
Bureau of Land Management Rules and Regulations:
Open Campfire Rules
1. Open campfires are prohibited inside the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) except in the designated Red Road Open Sand Campfire Area and the Egin Lakes improved campground firepits.
2., The burning of any foreign material other than charcoal, paper, and wood (untreated and free of nails, staples, and foreign objects) in all campsites is prohibited throughout the St. Anthony Sand Dunes Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA).
Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, pallets, treated lumber, furniture, tires, glass, heavy plastics, aluminum, gasoline, etc.
Public Health, Safety, and Comfort Rules
1 Use of personal watercraft or any other motorized vehicle or craft is prohibited on any body of water in the WSA.
2 Quiet hours within the Egin Lakes Access Site and Red Road Recreation Area are from 11pm to 7am.
3 Engaging in fighting is prohibited. No person under the age of twenty-one (21) shall possess or consume any alcoholic beverage, as defined by Idaho Code Title 23-105.
4 Addressing any offensive, derisive, or annoying communication that has a direct tendency to cause acts of violence by the person to whom the remark is addressed, is prohibited.
5. All riders under 18 years of age are required to wear protective helmets.
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As a Reminder, the Following Rules are Still in Effect:
1. Idaho residents must display a valid state ORV sticker on their motorcycle, All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Off Highway Vehicle (OHV), and Off Road Vehicle (ORV). (Idaho State Code 67-7122).
2. Out of state ATV, OHV, ORV, and motorcycle users must have a valid registration sticker for the state in which they reside; this is valid in Idaho for thirty (30) days. If your state does not require registration then you may purchase either an Idaho or an Idaho "Out of State" registration sticker.
3. The speed limit on the Egin Lakes Access road is 15 MPH and 5 MPH within the camping, parking, and access areas.
4. Portions of the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area are affected by a seasonal closure for all forms of human entry from January 1st -March 31st and/or January 1st- April 30th of each year.
5. All ORV's shall be equipped with an 8-foot above level ground (minimum) whip mast with a 6x12 inch red or orange flag. Fremont County Ordinance No. 2003-03 requires the flag to be at least 8 feet above level ground. (Note: Fremont County is in the process of developing a comprehensive OHV ordinance. Please contact Fremont County for detailed information.)
6. Within the Wilderness Study Area Boundaries, possession of or use of any glass container or cup, empty or not, used for carrying any liquid for drinking purposes is prohibited.
7. No Camping is allowed inside the Wilderness Study Area (WSA) except in designated areas adjacent to the Eastern boundary of the WSA along Fremont County Red Road.
8. All off-road vehicle use must occur on the open sand areas or on roads and trails displaying a "Designated Route" sign. ORV use is prohibited on roads and trails that do not display a "Designated Route" sign. Specifically, no designated routes exist in the vicinity of the Egin Lakes Access. Riders should follow the dunes access route to the open sand and avoid all vegetated areas.
St. Anthony Sand Dunes
Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area
Bureau of Land Management
Idaho Falls Field Office
Egin Lakes Recreation Access
Take the North Rexburg exit off of US Highway 20.
If northbound, turn left, if southbound turn right 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 gravel road.
Facilities
Facilities include an access road, a large day use vehicle/trailer parking area, an equestrian parking area, an unloading ramp, an RV dump station, water hydrants, and restrooms. There are 48 self assigned developed camp sites. Electric service is available in 28 of the sites for an additional fee. The Campground, weather permitting, will be open from April 1st (dry camping only until May 15th) until October 31st (dry camping only during October). The camp area capacity is usually exceeded on most weekends. The camp area is not on a reservation system, so it is recommended that you make reservations at a private campground or motel, if needed . For information on camping and lodging alternatives, refer to the "Local Business and Tourism Information" section.
Area Description
Egin Lakes access is located midway along a 15 mile stretch of sand dunes totaling 10,000 acres. To the east are small rolling hills suitable for beginning ATVers or youngsters. To the west are challenging hills - mountains of sand up to 425 feet high. Surrounding the dunes is another 10,000 acres of juniper and sagebrush. Together the two land types comprise the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA).
WSA's What Are They?
WSA's are tracts of land that meet criteria set forth by Congress for potential inclusion in the Wilderness Preservation System. As such, these lands are managed to protect natural values until such time as Congress decides to designate them Wilderness or release them for further study.
How Does This Affect ORV Recreation?
The BLM is required by law to maintain the natural values of the area.
This is the focus of management and the basis for rules and regulations.
However, there is room for a variety of responsible activities to occur. Thousands of off-road vehicle users, horseback riders, and others enjoy the freedom of the sand dunes each year.
Rules and Regulations
Stay on the open sand!
As managers and stewards of a WSA, The BLM must maintain the natural landscape surrounding the dunes.
Further, this area provides critical range for 1,500 deer and 2,500 elk, and habitat for sharptail and sage grouse.
Recreation use leading to destruction of vegetation or other natural features could force closure of this area.
Thus, there is one overriding regulation:
STAY ON THE OPEN SANDS!
Unless a route is specifically signed open with a "Designated Route" sign, it is closed.
Remember, the natural resources of an area provide the basis for the quality of your experience.
Do your part to protect them and keep them clean.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Within the WSA, no camping or fires are allowed except in the designated area along Red Road.
For other regulations pertaining to BLM lands refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 432, Part 8340 - Off-Road Vehicles.
Tourist Information
Eastern Idaho Visitor Center
208-523-1012
866-365-6943
Fremont County Sheriff
208-624-4482
Further Information
Bureau of Land Management - Idaho Falls
1405 Hollipark Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
Bill Boggs, Recreation Planner
208-524-7500
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