Bruneau Dunes State Park

📌 Owyhee Area 📍 42.911170,-115.715181 ⛰ 2,512 ft 📅 Reviewed March 2026

Bruneau Dunes State Park has North America's tallest single-structured sand dune rising approximately 470 feet high. This site was chosen to house Idaho's largest public observatory primarily due to its very dark skies. The Observatory is open to the public on specific Friday and Saturday evenings March through October as long as you pay your day use fee ($7) which can be purchased at the Visitors center. Check the observatory schedule here. This area is popular for bird watching. No vehicles are allowed on the Dunes, but climbers are welcome. There is a visitor center at the park. There are two separate campgrounds at the state park, Broken Wheel Campground and Eagle Cove Campground.

Amenities

Campsites

Between the two campgrounds, there are approximately 82 sites with water and electricity and 16 standard sites. Some sites have 50 amp service. Some sites have 30 amp service and most are reservable. Some sites have no hook-ups. Broken Wheel is a developed campground with more mature trees. Some of the campsites have shelters over the picnic tables. Eagle Cove Campground was just rebuilt and has little to no cover. Maximum 65' space for RV's.

Water

Yes, there is drinking water available in the campgrounds.

Restroom

There are flushing toilets in the campground and we found them to be clean and well-maintained.

Electricity

Yes, many of the RV campsites have 30 and 50 amp service available.

Firewood

You may purchase firewood from the camp host.

Pets

Pets are welcome on a leash. There is an area for off leash time near the RV dump station.

Picnic Area

Yes, there is a large picnic area in the park at the dunes.

Handicap Access

Yes.

RV Dump Site

Yes

Host On-Site

Yes

Nearest Shower

There is a central shower and restroom facilities in each campground.

Phone Service

There is cell phone reception in this campground, but limited.

Garbage Services

There is a garbage dumpster available.

Recreation

Fishing

There are small lakes at the foot of the dunes that are great for bass and bluegill. Don't forget the park is located near CJ Strike reservoir and all the fishing opportunities it offers.

Boating

Sport fishing from non-motorized boats only.

Swimming

Yes

Hiking

Yes, on and around the dunes.

Fees & Reservations

Fees & Res.

To check the cost and to reserve a campsite go to GetOutsideIdaho.

Getting There

Bruneau Dunes State Park is located 18 miles south of Mountain Home. From I-84 take exit 95 at Mountain Home. Travel south on Hwy 51 for about 17 miles to intersection with Hwy 78, left on Hwy 78 about 1.7 miles. The park is on the right, watch for the sign.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.