Bruneau Dunes State Park - Mountain Home, Idaho

Address:78 off State Hwy. 51
Mountain Home, Idaho
Tel: (208) 366-7919

Home to North America's tallest sand dune, at 470 feet tall, this park is all about playing in the sand - and visitors are welcome to do so when they climb the dunes! Hikers will enjoy the 5-mile Bruneau Dunes hiking trail, and there are ample fishing opportunities in the small lakes that lie refreshingly at the bottom of the dunes. The park itself is ecologically diverse and includes marsh, prairie and lake habitats, as well as cool nocturnal desert wildlife. Be sure to check out the stars at the Observatory as well as the Nature Store for stargazing bric-a-brac. This park has one of the longest camping seasons in the Idaho system, so take advantage and spend the night at Bruneau State Park!

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 Idaho's only public observatory. Feel free to climb but no vehicles are allowed on the dunes. A visitor center offers information on all birds of prey, insects, fossils, wildlife and sand dunes and gift items for purchase. Two cabins are available for rent. Also 82 serviced with W/E and 16 standard sites.