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The tallest single-structured sand dune in North America rises to 470 feet high above small lakes in the high desert south of Mountain Home.
The state park includes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh habitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal species.
Activities include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hiking, swimming and viewing the stars at one of only two public observatories in Idaho.
Feel free to climb but no vehicles are allowed on the dunes. A visitor center offers information on birds of prey, insects, fossils, wildlife and sand dunes and gift items for purchase.
Two cabins are available for rent. Also 82 serviced with W/E and 35 standard sites.
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This is a great full service Campground to stay at. There is electric and water at each site plus a bathhouse with showers. There is also some non-electric for tents. There are 2 campgrounds besides equestrian camping. We stayed at the 1st Campground. The host was walking around in the morning. Well kept and quiet. The picture of the posted prices are for 2023.
Report Check-InA bit pricey for what you get if you ask me but a good spot when you are tired and don’t feel like looking any further.
Report Check-InLots to do. There are trails going out to the desert and the sand dunes. I don’t think bikes but horses and hikers are allowed. You can climb the sand dunes. There is one that is smaller, but good for a short climb and there is one that is 400 feet high if you want to climb for a spectacular view. Behind the dunes there is reservoir for fishing and swimming. There is also a observatory there but not sure when it is open. There are 2 main campgrounds. One is just for RVs but the other is RV and tent. Shade structures and fire rings are in this section. Monday and Tuesday host is not in campground. On that note it’s good to check in host or visitor center for open camping sites. Some can be taken, but say they are not reserved.
Report Check-InBeautiful state park. Large dunes to climb and lake behind small dune. Lots of hiking trails and an observatory. 2 campgrounds plus an equestrian campground. Camping shade structures in first campground.
Report Check-Inclosed due to the virus. Day visit okay. $5/ vehicle. A bit too crowded for social space and that was midweek! Great birding. Cedar waxwings! lots of water foul. Wifi at visitors center and observatory.
Report Check-InThe ranger station has a nice display of local inhabitants & best which of them to stay clear of. They even have some local found fossil & a randomly donated meteorite (size of maybe a half inflated basketball). The observatory is only open fri & sat. You can pay your day fee at the ranger station & they have maps with hiking trails & points of interest. Two lakes you can also fish in. It was fun.
Report Check-InIt’s a good state park cg. Seniors of 62+ have a discount for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. You pay then 19,31 dollars for a hookup site. No wifi at the campground, only at the visitors center and no T-Mobile here.
Nice area and many birds.
Was 33$ per site (including 5$ day fee) just paid the day fee, had a shower and left. Pretty nice dune though.
Report Check-InReserved ahead of time. There are not many sport here. Facilities are nice. Decent showers and bathroom. Really awesome sunsets and really scenic. Quite and Calm.
Report Check-InThere are 2 Campgrounds. For non local residents it's $25 per night non serviced pitch. Showers are free ($3 for non campers) hot and unlimited. Drinking water and 2 dump stations. Watched a really cool storm and heard coyotes at sunset. On Friday and Saturday night you can visit the observatory for $5 to look at the stars.
Report Check-InThe tallest single-structured sand dune in North America rises to 470 feet high above small lakes in the high desert south of Mountain Home.
The state park includes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh habitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal species.
Activities include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hiking, swimming and viewing the stars at one of only two public observatories in Idaho.
Feel free to climb but no vehicles are allowed on the dunes. A visitor center offers information on birds of prey, insects, fossils, wildlife and sand dunes and gift items for purchase.
Two cabins are available for rent. Also 82 serviced with W/E and 35 standard sites.
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