Reviews

isaac forster

This park was much better than expected. It was well kept and offered some great sunset views. It was so fun to hike up the dunes and watch the sunset. If you are in the area I highly recommend checking it out atleast once.

Maria Pellini

A unique part of Idaho. This State Park was a short ride off the main road and it cost 7.00 to enter. They offer impressive massive sand dunes, two camp sites and at the visitor center you can the rent sleds and sand boards to use on the sand dunes. We were told that they don’t rent these if temperatures are too high. We only went for the day, but at night we were told that it is perfect for star gazing. We were lucky to have cardboard with us so we used that as sand boards. The Ranger at the visitor center was knowledgeable and very friendly. We went in the middle of the day so the sand can be very hot. We enjoyed sitting at the top and enjoying the view of the picturesque lake. This was a very clean State Park and it was a lot of fun to visit.

The East Coast Yeti

Nice state park with really cool and massive sand dunes. The campground was nice and close enough to take a short hike to climb the dunes. The visitor center offer sleds and boards for rent to slide down the dunes. Heard coyotes at night and saw a pronghorn near the campground. Also saw a gopher snake that was not aggressive at all. Definitely be prepared for mosquitoes becuase they came out in force as soon as the sun set.

Rus Mo

Food: NA/5 Service: NA/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Parking: 4/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 3/5 ADA accessible: 3/5 My family and I came here strictly for the sand dunes and observatory, late on a Sunday evening around 845-9pm. (Apparently the observatory is closed on Sunday?). Entrance fee is $7 cash or check when the gate is closed. You have to be in some type of shape as ascending the 60 deg incline hill of sand takes a bit of muscle and cardio endurance to make it up. Once at the top though, it's a serene and calming experience. On the backside of the first sand dune, the Snake River runs through. Similar to an Oasis in the desert. However, as some people may know or experience, wherever there is water, comes the bugs. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the bugs (mosquitoes) attacked. Not just one or two, swarms of mosquitoes. If you're like me and have allergic itching reactions to pest bites, be warned and have full body covering along with repellent. By the time we escaped to the car my son had been bit on the head and face. Just a forewarning. Bruneau Dunes State Park seems like a cool place to be. There were 3-4 individual camping locations that's were RV friendly and vast spaces for kids to run around. Sand Dunes themselves are not WC friendly unless you invent some type of sled to push/pull the WC up the hill. Also, make sure when dusk arrives, COVER UP!

Anne Westerhof

The Ranger at the visitor center was wonderful. She was very engaged in her work and gave us great information on things we could do at the park. We stayed at Eagle Cove and the campground was very clean. Unfortunately, there is no shade at all at this campground. None of the picnic tables have any sort of cover. Regarding the bathrooms, the sink and toilet areas were very clean. However, in the women’s restroom, there was hair all over the shower drain strip throughout our two days stay. The dunes are quite amazing. We hiked early in the morning and it was great exercise. Although we had a map, it would’ve been nice if there was signage along the trails. Unfortunately, we were there during the week and so the observatory was not open. A senior discount is given on campsites, which is a bonus.

Xiaoyan Qin

Don’t know the history of the dunes in this park. On the foot dune, there is a beautiful river, what a contrast view! But many mosquitoes flying around you, even there bites didn’t make you feel very itchy.

Shawn McFarland

Beautiful park! The dunes with the snow capped mountains in the distance is a postcard worthy view! The lakes are picturesque. The human sun dial is also a great attraction.

Sara Joy

We love Bruneau Sand Dunes. Campsite is good, the sand dunes are varying levels of difficulty and height to climb. But even the tallest climb is probably around 90 minutes round trip. You can rent sleds and sand board to ride on the dunes or bring your own. They have a great space observatory, huge telescope for use on weekends, astronomy presentations and stargazing opportunities. You can even go scorpion hunting at night with a black light! But beware, don't go on the dunes when there is wind or high temps. Also, bring plenty of mosquito spray. And really, swimming isn't good there, the water is very pond-like, not lake-like. Maybe a canoe is doable but you don't want to fall in.

Tom Yokom

Very nice park for day use or camping. Campground has electric hookups during the winter, water and bathrooms with showers during non-winter months. The dunes are impressive when you get up close, even more impressive when you've climbed to the top! Nice visitor center, fishing, hiking, equestrian area, etc. The park is well taken care of.

R. Scherer

This is a fun park for kids and adults alike. From surfing the dunes, walking the trails, and even observing the stars at night, you won't lack something to do. The park is home to the tallest single-structured sand dunes in North America. The darkness here at night makes for some amazing star gazing. There is an observatory here for just such an occasion. As always, leave no trace, leave it better than you found it, and enjoy 😉

Zach Gordy

Does it sound exciting? Not really. But trust me, it is uniquely beautiful and having the opportunity to run around on the sand dunes is so fun. Didn't get the chance to try the sand boarding, but definitely will be back to do so! Cool hidden gem.

Alison and Pat Suppes

Good place for camping in off season. Not crowded. Looks like it would be really hot in the summertime. Dunes nice, lakes blah, observatory closed.

Estela Clemente

Stayed in the Orion cabin with my chocolate labs. The night sky is amazing with the Milky Way clearly visible. The coyotes and the owls were so magical. Couple hours to Boise, couple hours to Craters of the Moon National Park, and a couple of hours to hot springs. Must do....SANDBOARDING!

LEONARD DECKER

Nothing like it displays. Day use fee if $7 if you don't want to be by the water or the sand dunes or anything else. After arriving I can't even find the sand dunes. Don't waste your time

Cindy T

Love this place. Was able to take our Mom 10 years ago and she really enjoyed it. Went back with my sister this trip. It has easy access and multiple places to pull off the road to enjoy the sights.