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Bruneau Dunes State Park

Bruneau Dunes State Park & Observatory

Mailing Address
27608 Sand Dunes Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647

Street Address
27608 Sand Dunes Road
Mountain Home, ID 83647

  • Phone: (208) 366-7919
  • Fax: (208) 366-2844
Nearest City: Bruneau
Location: Southwestern Idaho, 18 miles SW of Mountain Home
Directions: From I-84 at Mountain Home take Exit 95, travel S. on Hwy 51 approximately 15 miles, then travel E. on Hwy 78 for approximately 4 miles. See location map below

Information

The tallest single-structured sand dune in North America rises to 470 feet high above small lakes in the high desert south of Mountain Home. The state park includes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh habitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal species. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hiking, swimming and viewing the stars at one of only two public observatories in Idaho. Feel free to climb but no vehicles are allowed on the dunes. A visitor center offers information on birds of prey, insects, fossils, wildlife and the sand dunes. A variety of gift items are available for purchase. Two cabins are available for rent. Also 82 serviced with W/E and 16 standard sites.

Season: All Year
Hours: 9am-5pm, daily

Fees: $5 per vehicle/day; separate camping and observatory fees

Location

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