Bruneau Dunes State Park
The campground is currently showing as closed in the reservation system. Normally, Bruneau Dunes operates year-round with reduced services from mid-October through mid-March when water and shower facilities are shut off. Some sites in Broken Wheel campground (sites 23-27) currently have no electric hookups available with rates reduced to standard pricing. Reservations for serviced and standard sites are made through getoutside.idaho.gov. The equestrian campground operates first-come-first-served.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
About
Bruneau Dunes State Park encompasses 4,800 acres of high desert terrain in southwestern Idaho's Owyhee County, centered around a remarkable geological feature: North America's tallest single-structured sand dune at 470 feet. The park offers sandboarding and hiking on the dunes, fishing in the 160-acre lake, and exceptional stargazing at the public observatory. Camping is available in two main campground loops (Broken Wheel and Eagle Cove) with 82 serviced sites featuring water and 30/50-amp electric hookups, plus 35 standard sites without hookups. Two ADA-accessible sites and two cabins are also available. The equestrian campground provides 19 first-come-first-served sites with year-round water from frost-free spigots. Facilities include flush toilets, hot-water showers, a dump station, and Wi-Fi at the Visitor Center and Observatory. Water and shower facilities are typically shut off from mid-October through mid-March, though camping remains available year-round. The park is certified as an International Dark Sky Park, making it an excellent destination for astronomy enthusiasts.
Directions
From Mountain Home, Idaho, take ID-51 south for approximately 18 miles. Turn left onto Sand Dunes Road and continue 2 miles to the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $50 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| BRU@idpr.idaho.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 366-7919 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Idaho Parks - Bruneau Dunes |
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