ID State Parks•Mountain Home, ID•21h from Austin

Bruneau Dunes State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$21–33/nt

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Reservations

getoutside.idaho.gov

Max Length

65 ft

Highlights

▶ Largest single-structure sand dune in North America (470 ft) — visible from your campsite across the lake; hike or sandboard the dune from camp
▶ On-site observatory with a 25-inch professional telescope open Friday/Saturday nights for public stargazing ($7)
▶ Owyhee Desert dark sky — dunes glow silver under a full moon; Milky Way overhead

Planning Notes

Paved access from Hwy 51. Broken Wheel and Eagle Cove CGs accommodate rigs to 65 ft. W/E hookups at most sites. Spring weekends book 6–8 weeks out. Sandboard rental at visitor center. From Austin: ~21 hrs — plan a 2-night drive.

Contact: (208) 366-7919

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.