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Bruneau Dunes State Park

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Southwest

Bruneau Dunes State Park is home to the tallest freestanding sand dunes in North America, with the highest reaching 470 feet. Hike the surrounding trails, climb the dunes or rent a sandboard and surf the sandy waves. Looking for more adventure? Enjoy camping, fishing for bass and bluegill or watching the night sky at the public observatory located in the park.

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Bruneau Dunes State Park
A girl slides down a sand dune on a board at Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Bruneau Dunes State Park, near Bruneau. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Sign entrance to Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Bruneau Dunes State Park, near Bruneau. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A girl sits on the edge of a dock with her feet in Dunes Lake at Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Dunes Lake at Bruneau Dunes State Park, near Bruneau. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
An overhead view of the sand dunes at Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Bruneau Dunes State Park, near Bruneau. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A man runs along the top of a sand dune at Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Hiking, Bruneau Dunes State Park, near Bruneau. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Bruneau Dunes State Park Observatory, at night, surrounded by red glowing lights.
Bruneau Dunes State Park Observatory, Bruneau Dunes State Park. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

Things to Know

  • The entrance fee is $7 per car, with additional fees for camping.
  • Check the park’s calendar for star parties and other guided activities.
  • Reservations for stays (campsites, cabins, etc.) within Idaho’s state parks can be made toll-free by phone at 1-888-922-6743 or online.
  • Pets are welcome in most Idaho State Parks, but some parks prohibit them in some cabins and yurts and they are prohibited from beaches.
  • Learn about the adventures you can experience at Bruneau Dunes State Park from a park ranger in the Ranger Talks video series.
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