Bruneau Dunes State Park

Climb or sandboard a 470-foot sand dune, fish the small lakes at its base and stargaze at the park observatory.

27608 Sand Dunes Rd · Mountain Home, ID

About Bruneau Dunes State Park

Bruneau Dunes State Park covers 4,800 acres of desert south of Mountain Home and holds the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America, with a peak rising 470 feet. You can hike or sandboard the dunes, fish for bluegill and bass in the lakes, paddle, or ride the horse trails. Off-road vehicles are only permitted on the main road. The park observatory has a 25-inch telescope, the largest available for public viewing in Idaho.

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