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.
Flash Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:50AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar areas. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho, including the following areas, in south central Idaho, Western Magic Valley. In southwest Idaho, Boise Mountains, Camas Prairie, Lower Treasure Valley, Upper Treasure Valley and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Idaho City, Fairfield, Lowman, Horseshoe Bend, Pine, Prairie, Atlanta, Anderson Dam, Corral, Centerville, Pioneerville, Garden Valley, Banks, Gardena, Crouch, Placerville, Trinity Lakes, Rocky Bar, Dutch Creek Guard Station and Featherville. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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