Saint Anthony sits at the edge of the Snake River Plain at an elevation of 4,967 feet. RV camping near Saint Anthony, Idaho offers access to the nearby 400-foot sand dunes at Egin Lakes, with camping options along the Snake River and Henrys Fork. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-85°F, while winters can drop below 10°F with substantial snowfall.
What to do
Sand dune recreation: Idaho Dunes RV Park provides direct access to the massive dunes. "Awesome please to take the dirt bike or ATV," reports Miles G. from Idaho Dunes RV Park. Many visitors use this campground as a base for off-road adventures.
Golfing opportunities: Some campgrounds feature on-site golf courses. "Nestled in an Aspen grove with a 18 hole par 3 course surrounded by rolling hills of farmer's fields," explains Jim M. about Yellowstone Golf Resort at Aspen Acres RV Park. The course operates from May 15 to October 15.
Lakeside activities: Several parks offer water recreation. At Wakeside Lake RV Park, "the lake is good for boating, or if you have a paddle board that would be fun," mentions Ann. Some parks rent fishing poles for $5 for catch-and-release fishing.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers highlight bathroom cleanliness as a top feature. At Red Rock RV Park by Open Road Resorts, visitors appreciate the "immaculate showers and laundry room," according to Kala V. The park maintains 157 sites with full hookups available.
Spacious sites: Campgrounds often provide adequate room between sites. "Sites are very big and flat. The people are very friendly and helped us find a good rv repair man who even answered the phone on a Sunday afternoon," notes Debbie M. from Snake River RV Park & Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The area offers opportunities to spot local wildlife. "The road to the park almost always has some form of wildlife, and the mountain views from the park are beautiful!" writes Kloee S. about Red Rock RV Park. Other visitors report seeing moose and elk during their stays.
What you should know
Weather variations: The region experiences significant seasonal changes. "It did rain, snow, and hail during our trip, which everyone says was not expected for this time of year but not shocking considering it's late September," reports Tonya B. about Red Rock RV Park.
Construction updates: Some parks are expanding or renovating. "This will be a great campground in a few months. With great facilities and a restaurant. Owner is a great guy. Call and see is it's all done," advises everett W. about Buffalo Run Campground.
Wi-Fi limitations: Internet connectivity varies significantly between parks. "AT&T coverage inconsistent, ranging from 1-3 Bars of LTE, but service ranged from about 2.5 MB/s to no data service at all. The CG's WiFi performed similarly," notes Ray & Terri F. about Buffalo Run Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some RV parks have dedicated play areas for children. "It has a huge playground area for the kids," Daniel C. mentions about Red Rock RV Park. Others like Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park note: "One downside is that kids had no play area, but we hope they will add this."
Swimming options: Limited swimming facilities exist in the area. "The lake is probably not good for swimming but great for fishing," notes Daniel C. Heated pools are available at select locations, with Snake River RV Park offering "a pool and hot tub with hot showers."
Safety considerations: Gated communities provide extra security. "Very nice and clean park. Love that it is gated. Excellent wifi," writes Lance C. about Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park, which includes concrete pads and green grass areas.
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Many RVers comment on the quality of camping pads. "The sites all looked fairly level. There is a quite bit of road noise from US-20, particularly at the upper sites where we were," shares Ray & Terri F. about Buffalo Run Campground. Several parks feature gravel sites requiring minimal leveling.
RV-specific amenities: Teton Valley Resort offers quality facilities for larger rigs. "Crushed stone sites. Very tight. No shade. Very good laundry and rest rooms. Quiet. Good views. Nice pool and hot tub," reports Marty S. The resort operates from May 1 to October 15.
Big rig access: Several parks accommodate larger vehicles. "Very level open spaces. Easy getting in and out with a 40ft tow behind," explains Donna H. about Wakeside Lake RV Park. Most parks can handle larger RVs, though not all offer 50-amp service.
