Sandy affairs and big dune adventures
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be surrounded by 10,600 acres of clear, shifting, white quartz sand?
The St. Anthony Sand Dunes become a coveted destination for wildlife enthusiasts, Idaho wanderers and fans of Off Road Vehicles.Â
As soon as the snow melts, spring reveals outstanding ORV recreation opportunities. As the summer temperature rises, so does the number of visitors to this motorized recreational vehicle mecca.
 Attractions at the dunes include Deadhorse Bowl, a one-mile sand bowl area that is 400 feet deep, located in the western section of the dune complex. Despite the popularity of off-road vehicle use, the 400 feet high dunes, much of the sand dunes area is managed as a wilderness study area. Other popular ATV dune hot spots include Devil’s Dune, Choke Cherry Dune, Middle Bowl, and Crapos Hill (aka Thunder Mountain→.
The dunes are an important environment for a variety of plants and animals. Appearing sedentary, the dunes harbor three unique and sensitive species: the Saint Anthony evening primrose and two species of beetle. The dunes are ringed by thousands of acres of native grasses, junipers and sagebrush that provide habitat for sage-grouse and critical winter range for elk, mule deer and moose.
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Visitors can travel back in time at the  Egin Bench Petroglyphs→ and observe the ancient rock carvings created by indigenous peoples thousands of years ago. The petroglyphs provide a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the area’s early inhabitants they etched their everlasting marks into the basalt rock formations of the Egin Bench→.
Looking for ATV rentals, dirt biking supplies or sandboard rentals? Check out the sandboards available for rent at the BYU Outdoor Resource Center→.
If you’re looking for some great websites to find more detailed information about off-trail
opportunities for motorized vehicles, download Yellowstone Teton Territory’s Off Road Guide. From pro tips, maps, rental suggestions and health clinics, YTT’s guide covers as much as ground as the varied terrain in eastern Idaho offers with options for motorcycles, ATV’s and side-by-sides. There are even some routes are designated for jeeps and 4WD vehicles.
