Bruneau sand dunes idaho

Miss the old days playing in the sand box?

Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, Idaho

Planning a trip to Bruneau Dunes? This guide gives you all the details of things to do, where to stay, and when to visit the tallest sand dune in the US.

Set off from the Bruneau Lake parking lot and circumnavigate the lake in a clockwise direction. The hike traverses small rolling dunes before beginning it's ascent of the big dune. The big dune rises 450 feet and it's loose sand is both entertaining to climb as well as a test of patience. The 360 degree view from the summit of the big dune showcases Bruneau Lake, a cirque formed from sand called The Vortex, as well as many shorter dunes. Proceed along the ridge of the Vortex. Climb to the…

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Idaho’s Bruneau Sand Dunes, the tallest free-standing sand dunes in the U.S., offer unique hiking, sand boarding, and wildlife viewing

With one of the longest camping seasons in the Idaho Parks system, Bruneau Dunes State Park offers camping opportunities throughout the year. Campsites and cabins are available with plenty of first-come, first-served sites too. Bruneau Dunes park boasts the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America with a peak rising 470 feet above the surrounding […]

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