Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-15045
When Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area reopens
Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
10
Openings · last 90 days
53
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dMonday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 16 of 53 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Monday (30.2%), with Friday (10) and Tuesday (9) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 18:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 17 of 53 detected openings (32.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Boise local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| B-11 | 10 | 18.9% |
| A-9 | 8 | 15.1% |
| C-13 | 7 | 13.2% |
| A-10 | 6 | 11.3% |
| A-4 | 5 | 9.4% |
Site B-11 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 21 – May 4, 2027 · of 48 monitored sites
Of the 672 tracked site-nights (Apr 21 – May 4, 2027): 308 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 364 not yet released. Of the facility's 48 monitored sites, 26 can be reserved online and 22 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability in the tracked window
None of the 672 site-nights Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start Apr 21, 2027, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.
Load status
Apr 21 – May 4, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 672
Of the 672 tracked site-nights (Apr 21 – May 4, 2027): 308 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 364 not yet released.
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 48 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 21, 2027. That is about 169 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 21, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 21, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
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, overflow, and equestrian. Reservations are available at recreation.gov for 26 of the 48 campsites. The remaining 22 sites are first come, first served. View the campground map . Other facilities include fee station, OHV unloading ramp, 7 water hydrants, restrooms (6 double vaults), RV dump station, concessions, and 3 picnic sites with shelters.
Contact station area: Law enforcement, EMS, and Idaho Air Rescue
Regulations: Safety flags, annual OHV sticker; designated routes, ride only in open sand and observe all posted signs; no glass containers; all riders under age 18 must wear helmets (ID state law).
Natural Features
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.
The dunes are an important environment for a variety of plants and animals. The sand dunes themselves may appear lifeless, but they 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.
48 monitored sites22 FCFS sitesRVs up to 72 ft48 with hookups48 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
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 southbound, take exit #346 (Saint Anthony City Center). Turn right onto Bridge Street and continue through the stop light to West 4th N. Turn left onto West 4th N, which turns into 600 N after you leave city limits. Follow 600 N approximately 3 miles until you reach the intersection with Red Road. Turn left to go to Egin Lakes access or right to the parking and dispersed camping areas along Red Road.
1525 E 500 N, St.Anthony, Id 83445, St. Anthony, ID 83445208-524-7500
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 672 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 53 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 3, 2026 03:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 53 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area?
Monday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 16 of 53 (30.2%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 48 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 72 ft. 4 of those 48 sites have a recorded maximum length and 44 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area begins Apr 21, 2027 — about 169 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 21, 2027.
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