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PARK UPDATE:

The Observatory will be opening for the 2024 season on April 5th and programs will be every Friday and Saturday night through Oct. 19th (weather permitting)

Spring/Summer 2024 Update:

  • Stage 2 fire restrictions are in place at the Equestrian Campground — no campfires and some other activities have been restricted as covered by this notice. No wood or charcoal fires or BBQ are permitted. LP/Propane grills are allowed. These restrictions are not for the Broken Wheel or Eagle Cove campgrounds.
  • Camping reservation season is March 15, 2024 to October 20, 2024. Campsites and cabins located in Broken Wheel and Eagle Cove are available for reservations. Same day camping is available in the Equestrian campground and all unreserved sites.
  • Reservations can be made 9 months in advance at idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-888-922-6743
  • Campsite check in time is 2p.m. No early check-ins are permitted. If you arrive early, you may enter the park and enjoy the park day use areas but you will not be able to enter your site until 2p.m.
  • Sand board rentals are available at the Visitor Center. Due to limited staffing in the off season, please call ahead to verify VC hours of operation. Board rentals stop for the day when it reached 80° in the park.
  • The Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee is required. It is the responsibility of the driver to bring cash or check as the Visitor Center and Entrance Kiosk hours vary. Failure to pay the MVEF will result in Citation or Surcharge (IDAPA 26.01.20)

Please note: UAV/Drone use is only permitted in the designated UAV area (contact the park for location). Flight outside of the designated are is strictly prohibited.

The park has day use areas, which include the dunes, which are only open to the public from 7 am to 10 pm. Please refer to IDAPA code 26.01.20.

Park Reservations
By phone: 1-888-9-CAMPID or 1-888-922-6743

Bruneau Dunes State Park Cabins

Our small (11’ 3” square) camper cabins are situated with an excellent view of the dunes and sleeps five on a bunk bed and futon.  From the large front porch, you can sit on the swing and gaze out at the dunes.   The cabins are furnished with a small table, two small benches, electricity, and an A/C & heating unit.  Each cabin has a picnic table and fire ring.  Guests must bring their own bedding.  

Mid-October through mid-March; water and restroom/shower facilities are not available.  Vault toilets are located nearby.

The charge for cabin rental is $80 – $90 per night.  Reservations can be made by calling Reserve America at 888-922-6743 or booking online at www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov

For same day cabins stays please call the park ahead of arrival to ensure availability. No Walk-Ins will be accepted for Cabins after 3pm MST.

Interior view of the cabin, bunk of left, futon on right

Current Conditions

Contact the Park

Address: 27608 Sand Dunes Rd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Phone: (208) 366-7919
Hours of Operation: Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.

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