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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:

  • 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
  • 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 2 hours before closing or 80° in the park; whichever comes first.
  • 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

Sandboarding is a fun and unique way to experience the dunes.  Board rentals are available at the park Visitor Center daily, $15 for one board or $25 for two. There are two styles available for rent-stand up and sled.

Know before you go. Call the Visitor Center for office hours, especially during off season. 208-366-7919

Board rentals are stopped for the day when:

  • Board rentals are stopped for the day at 3:00 pm
  • Board rentals are stopped when air temperature reaches 80° at the park
  • Boards must be returned by 4:00 pm 
  • No refunds on board rentals.
  • No overnight board rentals.

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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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