Author Topic: St Anthony for the Fourth (Read 4176 times)

walz · « **on:** June 28, 2016, 02:03:56 PM »

Anyone heading to St A's this weekend? Embarking on the 3500 mile journey now but most of its flying.

This is my last place on the dune punch list west of the Rockies, first time this weekend. Any advice on where to beat the heat? We'll stay at Dunes RV, sounds like you can wade around Egin lakes but are there better places to swim within a short drive?

Is Choke Cherry the main gathering/show off spot? Any other must see spots while we are there?

rk88r · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2016, 03:49:57 PM »

The main show and go area is Crapo Hill/ Thunder Mountain near Egin Lake. The real big dunes are on the far end from where you are camping. If you can trailer from there try off loading near 10 mile day parking, it's near the big end. I hope it's not to hot for you.

walz · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2016, 04:43:32 PM »

Didn't think we'd need to trailer to the bigger dunes. Dang. I do enjoy finding jumps/gaps, from what I hear Egin Lakes area is best for that

rk88r · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2016, 04:59:18 PM »

A trailer isn't necessary, we like to unload closer to the big end. A six pack rack with fuel might be nice though. You'll likely want to make it down to Choke daily.

The norm · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2016, 10:51:59 AM »

So how was it? To hot?

walz · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2016, 12:18:05 AM »

Low humidity, heat wasn't bad even though it broke 90 a few days. I sweat more when it's 80 degrees in Oregon. We splashed around in Egin lakes a couple afternoons. Should have drove 10 minutes and jumped off the bridge in to the river.

The riding was second to none! Held that throttle so long around the big dunes. One roller coaster ride after another and we accidentally ended up at the other end (Choke Cherry) before we knew it. Sand is more clean than Glamis and so much bigger than Oregon Coast or Utah.

The wind was a bit intense during the afternoons but it kept the dunes smooth. Does the wind always blow so hard midday?

The norm · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2016, 12:58:05 AM »

Which campground did you stay in?

walz · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2016, 01:09:59 AM »

Idaho Dunes RV since they take reservations. State campgrounds are first come and word on the street is you need to be there 3 days prior to a big weekend. The state campground at Egin Lakes would be first choice if possible though.

rk88r · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2016, 04:16:44 PM »

Sounds like you had a great time. I've never been there mid summer. I usually go in October and the wind whips up once a trip. Which is good it smooths things up.

rk88r · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2016, 04:18:38 PM »

We stay at the hotel in St. Anthony, it's just to far to drag camping gear. (17 hour drive)

Skeans1 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2016, 07:51:29 PM »

Quote from: walz;68587

Low humidity, heat wasn't bad even though it broke 90 a few days. I sweat more when it's 80 degrees in Oregon. We splashed around in Egin lakes a couple afternoons. Should have drove 10 minutes and jumped off the bridge in to the river.

The riding was second to none! Held that throttle so long around the big dunes. One roller coaster ride after another and we accidentally ended up at the other end (Choke Cherry) before we knew it. Sand is more clean than Glamis and so much bigger than Oregon Coast or Utah.

The wind was a bit intense during the afternoons but it kept the dunes smooth. Does the wind always blow so hard midday?

Yep around 3 or so in the afternoon, when you start heading east of there to Wyoming you get off the road that's when the thunder storms roll in.

The norm · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2016, 08:42:41 PM »

So can you ride right out of the rv place? I don't want to have to trailer the quads to the dunes from the campground.

jwraymond6 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2016, 08:56:17 PM »

Quote from: The norm;68618

So can you ride right out of the rv place? I don't want to have to trailer the quads to the dunes from the campground.

ya you can I believe and you can get full rv hook ups to

walz · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2016, 05:20:13 PM »

That is correct. Full hookups or dry camp at Idaho Dunes RV. 1/4-1/2 mile sand trail to dunes (not hard on paddles). $45/night with tax plus $3 showers so that seemed steep.

If I were going on a non-holiday weekend the state campground at Egin Lakes would be closer to the big dunes and they have a decent parts store. Only problem is you can't reserve at the state campgrounds.