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Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area, Idaho
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Description: 5000-6200 foot elevation. The refuge has been expanded to 30,000 acres over the last 60 years, with another 25,000 under cooperative management with private landowners. This sagebrush/ grassland range is an important wintering area for big game, including mule deer, around 3000 Rocky Mountain elk, and the only desert-wintering moose herd in the world. Sand dunes drift past the rolling hills, consuming junipers in their path. At higher elevations the grasslands give way to forests of pine, fir, and aspen. Fishing in the Sand Creek Ponds for cutthroat, rainbow and brook trout. Several areas have been developed to be accessible to the disabled. The construction of ponds and nesting structures have attracted a variety of waterfowl. Other bird species include eagles, shore and wading birds, grouse, and osprey. Camping is undeveloped, but must be within established areas. Corrals available near the ponds.
Location: From I-15, take exit 143 and go east 20 miles on ID 33, to ID 20. Go north 12 miles to the St Anthony exit, turn north and go through St Anthony, and take the ID 20 business loop east 1.5 miles. Turn north at the "Sportmans Access" sign and go another 16 miles, following the signs.
Address: Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Upper Snake Regional Office
4279 Commerce Circle
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 |
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Phone: (208) 525-7290 |
Season: year round |
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Fee: no |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Trappers must register with the Sand Creek WMA headquarters in St Anthony. Pets must be leashed, except for bird dogs during hunting season.
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