Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area
— lakeside, hiking
Location: Idaho Falls, ID, ID
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$90 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (84 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/egin-lakes-campgroundday-use-area to be notified when sites open up.
Egin Lakes offers 48 tent sites with essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. Google reviewers praise it as an awesome destination with sand dunes and family-friendly lake activities.
Wildlife alert: Expect to see Ord's Kangaroo Rats, Wild Turkey, Northern Harrier, Killdeer, American Coot, and Common Sagebrush Lizards in the area.
Insider tips for Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only Day use area available for non-campers
Skip Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area if: You need full hookups (water/sewer not available). You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer year-round camping access.
Best time to visit Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Table Rock (Rexburg, ID), Riverside (Id - Targhee) (Island Park, ID), Warm River (ASHTON, ID), Bishop Mountain Cabin (ASHTON, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area
Cell signal at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area (Idaho Falls, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only
Day use area available for non-campers
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Address: 1525 E 500 N, St.Anthony, ID 83445 Located 35 miles north of Idaho F alls, Idaho From US-20 northbound, take the North Rexburg #337 exit. Turn left onto 1900 E. (Salem Highway). Travel 6.3 miles north to the 2nd flashing light (at the 4-way) to St. Anthony Sand Dunes. Turn left and travel 0.85 miles to the split in the road. Stay right, over the railroad tracks and continue on 500 N for 2.9 miles. At the Egin Lakes Access sign, turn right onto the paved access road. From US-20 southboun
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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