Water-access at Niagara Springs, Crystal Springs Lake, and Box Canyon has been closed in response to the discovery of quagga mussels upstream at Centennial Water Park in Twin Falls. Visit agri.idaho.gov for updates and more information.
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PARK UPDATE:

Summer Update 2023:

  • Broken Wheel and Eagle Cove campsites are available for reservations until October 22,2023.  Cabins are reservable year-round. Reservations may be made online at www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov or calling Reserve America 1-888-922-6743
  • Equestrian Campground and unreserved sites in Broken Wheel and Eagle Cove campgrounds are available for same day camping.
  • The Observatory is open on Friday and Saturday nights. For the latest information, visit the Bruneau Dunes Facebook page or read this info flyer here.
  • Sand boards are available to rent at the Visitor Center
Sept 26 Construction: 
There will be a day use area closure on Wed Sept 26 due to construction. ALL day use areas [other than the Equestrian area] will be CLOSED. Paving will be occur on the 26th-29th but day use should be open by 9/27. Campers can still come in but please note that paving may cause delays.

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

Location: 64 miles south of Boise, ID | 259 miles northwest of Ogden, UT | 181 miles north of Elko, NV | 115 miles southeast of Ontario, OR

Amenities:

  • Boat Ramp/Launch
  • Charcoal Grills
  • Dump station
  • Electricity
  • Equestrian Campsites
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Sales
  • Flush toilets
  • Group Picnic Shelter
  • Indoor Restrooms
  • Indoor Showers
  • Life Jacket Loaner Station
  • Picnic Areas

Accommodations:

  • Cabins
  • RV Campsites
  • Tent Campsites

Boating: Ramps, electric motor boats only

Trail Types: Hike, bike, horse

ADA Accessibility features:

  • ADA Cabin
  • ADA Campsite
  • ADA Restroom

Acreage: 4,800

Elevation: 2,470

Coordinates: 42.9100, -115.70972

Groups: Shelters, conference rooms

Overnight: 82 serviced; 35 standard; 2 ADA campsites; 2 cabins (1 ADA)

Nearby: Bruneau Canyon Overlook, CJ Strike Wildlife Management Area, Silver City historic mining town, Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, Owyhee Uplands National Backcountry Byway

Rent or Buy: Sand boards are available for rent at the Visitors Center Nature Store for $15/day, and you can also purchase gifts, souvenirs, drinks and snacks there

Wifi Info: Wi-Fi hot spots are located at the Visitor Center and at the Observatory.

Learn: Guided walks, special programs, education center and observatory

Visitor Center: Yes

Museum Available: Yes

Junior Ranger Program: Yes

Loaner Fishing Rods: Yes

Loaner Backpacks: No

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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