Bruneau Dunes State Park

Closed — Open year-round. Water and restroom/shower facilities are not available mid-October through mid-March due to freezing temperatures. Water remains available in the Equestrian Campground during winter.

About

Bruneau Dunes State Park showcases North America's tallest single-structured sand dune, rising 470 feet above the southern Idaho desert. The park's 4,800 acres offer diverse recreational opportunities including sandboarding, hiking the dunes, and fishing for bluegill and bass in the small lakes at the base of the dunes. As a designated International Dark Sky Park, the facility features a public observatory with a high-powered telescope and planetarium presentations. The park maintains multiple campground areas including Broken Wheel, Eagle Cove, and an equestrian campground, providing over 80 sites with water and electric hookups plus additional dry camping sites. Central shower and restroom facilities serve each campground area, along with amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and a dump station. The recently planted trees provide growing shade coverage. Open year-round with one of the longest camping seasons in the Idaho state park system, though water and restroom facilities are shut down mid-October through mid-March due to freezing temperatures. Off-road vehicles are restricted to the main road to protect the dunes. The park offers a unique desert camping experience with activities ranging from horseback riding to birdwatching, all within reach of the dramatic sand dune landscape.

Directions

Located 18 miles south of Mountain Home, Idaho in Owyhee County.

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