Bruneau Dunes
Bruneau Dunes State Park in southwestern Idaho features the tallest active sand dunes in North America, along with a small lake, observatory, and campgrounds.
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Geography
| Address | Bruneau, ID 8361116955 State Highway 51 |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee County |
| District | Bruneau Dunes State Park |
| City | Bruneau |
| Postal Code | 83611 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 43.784 |
| Longitude | -116.959 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMELocated in Owyhee County, Bruneau Dunes State Park is famed for its tall active sand dunes, which rise up to 470 feet (143 meters) — the tallest in North America outside of and beyond Death Valley. Visitors come to climb, sled, and photograph the shifting sands; nearby facilities include a small reservoir lake for fishing and paddleboarding, a planetarium and observatory that hosts regular programs, and a campground with basic RV hookups and tent sites. The park lies along State Highway 51, roughly an hour southwest of Boise; beyond the dunes are open sagebrush plains, burrowing prairie dogs, and seasonal wildflowers. Active geology, rural Idaho scenery, and amateur astronomy are central to the visit — check local sources for seasonal events and access details.
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