Located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes provide the ultimate playground for OHV enthusiasts, campers and other nature lovers. The white quartz sand covers an area in excess of 10,600 acres, which is home to some of the most beautiful and thrilling sand dunes in the United States. If you enjoy camping you can pitch your tent at the Elgin Lakes Campground, where each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. If you are planning on bringing your RV, the Sand Hills Resort or Idaho Dunes RV Park can provide all the facilities you need for a comfortable stay.
The main activity revolves around riding the dunes in a wide variety of off-road vehicles, and you can rent one on-site from Adventure Dune Rentals, if you do not have your own. There are dunes for all levels of experience ranging from gentle slopes for beginners to really challenging near-mountains of up to 425 feet high that require skill to conquer. Other fun activities you can enjoy on the dunes include sand-boarding, hiking, nature observation (you will be amazed how much life the apparently barren dunes support) and horse-riding. There are several nearby attractions that you can visit for a change of pace including the dramatic Mesa Falls on the Snake River and Yellowstone Bear World (for self-drive wildlife viewing).
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