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Bruneau Dunes State Park

Highway 78 (off State Highway 51), Bruneau, ID
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Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Bruneau
Type: State Parks
Activities: Walking
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

I had to title this after the bumper sticker I bought at the Visitor’s Center.... After putting $5 in an envelope at the front gate with my car’s license number on it, I preceded to drive the winding road through the park. I was amazed at the sight of the large sand dunes in the middle of nowhere. I parked... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

There are two campgrounds in the park, Broken Wheel which is all treed and has a 50amp, 30amp, and a water only loop; and Eagle Ridge which has only small trees and a mix of 50amp, 30amp, and no utilities. They are a half mile apart and both have bathrooms, showers and a pavillion. There are no sewer hookups in... More

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Port Alberni, Canada
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43 attraction reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

There are so many other spectacular dunnes, this is out of the way and not worth the drive, or the cost of parking.

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Idaho
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

This is a great place to take the kids (or adults too). It is fun to hike the dunes, take your sled for a ride down. The views are great. There is also camping which is great in the spring before it gets too hot.

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Nampa, Idaho, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

Need somewhere to go that won't rip through your wallet? Busy kids but need a fun family get away? Take them here! WOnmderful place fun and exciting!!!

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Colorado Springs, CO
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119 attraction reviews
Reviews in 149 cities Reviews in 149 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

They made us pay $5 just to drive 3 miles to see the dunes close up & take a couple of photos. We only wanted a quick view and some photos as I used to live in the area as a young child for only a couple of years & remembered climbing the dunes with my parents and thinking they... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

Naively the wife and I entered this park not knowing just what to expect and ended up disappointed as we could've just drove in without paying the $5 entrance fee and stopping in at the Visitor's Center where we should've asked the question, "Is the Observatory open?" We then could've paid the entrance fee if it had been. Well it... More

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Boise, Idaho
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2012

A great place to go spring camping and the Dunes are awesome!!!

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Hailey, Idaho
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13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012

The VC had just the right amount of exhibits and "stuff" to help you appreciate your visit. We did the 6 miles RT loop hike from the VC up onto and across the sand dunes and back. It rained a little the night before so it was a little easier walking through the sand than it might be after several... More

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Bruneau, Idaho
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I grew up here so not so exciting to me any more,but for some one to come that hasn't been here it's great.A lot of things to do,but try when it's not super hot.

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