Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area
Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area is a BLM campground in Idaho. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 43.95631, -111.85247
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Other Recreation Concession Site, Photography, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-524-7500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area
Overview Located far from any ocean, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes appears as a rolling sea of sand on the eastern edge of Idaho’s volcanic Snake River Plain. These vast dunes are the largest in Idaho. They blanket an area approximately 20 miles long and 5 miles wide and range from 50 to 400 feet high. This 10,600-acre playground of shifting, white quartz sand is known for its unique beauty and exceptional space for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, hikers and equestrians. Picnicking, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing and camping opportunities are also available. The best time to visit is spring through fall. Summer temperatures cause sands to reach over 100 degrees. The area features Deadhorse Bowl, a popular OHV sand bowl one-mile in circumference and 400 feet deep, located in the western section of the dune complex. The Egin Lakes Campground located 8 miles to the west from St. Anthony, ID. The developed campground offers a potable water system, RV dump station and 48 improved camp units, including electrical service. There is also a day use and horse trailer parking area. Recreation The campground sites have electric pedestals, access to water hydrant, campfire rings, picnic tables and a vault toilet. There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback riding and ride off-road vehicles in the area. Facilities Facilities: 48 site developed campground, each site has electric hookup, picnic shelter, fire ring, and table. 3 parking areas include day use, ov
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 51 designated routes (2 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Hills Resort RV Campground | RV park | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Eagle Park Campground | Private campground | 8.5 mi | — | — |
| Eagle Park Campground | Private campground | 8.8 mi | — | — |
| Wind Willows RV Park | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
| Jefferson County Lake Campground | Private campground | 18 mi | — | — |
| Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park | RV park | 19 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.