Bruneau Sand Dunes Family Fishing and Camping
The Women Fly Fishers of Idaho organize an annual family fly fishing trip to Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, South of Mountain Home. We fish in the pond behind the observatory, Crane Falls, and Cove Arm. This year the event will be Friday, May 17- Sunday morning, May 19.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the area, you will get help getting to these fun fishing spots from our members, who have been there before. This is a float tube event, with very limited fishing from shore/dock. We camp in the Eagle Cove area, and everyone is responsible for their reservation. Some sites allow two tents, but vehicles must park by the restroom/shower area, which is close by. If you are tenting, paying $5.00 per night to your RV host/WFFI member to help offset their park registration is customary. You can book a small cabin at Eagle Cove Campground if you prefer.
If you are coming up for Saturday only, please be at Eagle Cove Campground by 8:30 or Crane Falls by 9:00 a.m. You can fish Cove Arm if you prefer. The bass should be out. If you are participating in the potluck, be back at Bruneau Campground Shelter and ready to eat by 4:00 p.m.
Our annual Potluck Dinner/Party with Boise Valley Fly Fishers is Saturday night at 4:00 p.m. in Shelters A & B. The BVFF group furnishes hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and paper goods. We provide side dishes and desserts. There is no sign-up sheet. Just bring what you wish.
After the potluck, most people fish in the pond behind the observatory. Be aware that the pond can get quite windy, and rain is also a possibility. The mosquitoes can get brutal, so do NOT forget the bug spray.
Besides fishing, there is bicycling, hiking, dune hiking, and visiting the Observatory. A schedule of events/shows is listed on the Pavilion bulletin board.
If you have any questions, please call or text Events Coordinator Barbara Emerich at (760) 559-6550. https://idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/bruneau-dunes-state-park-/r/campgroundDetails.page?parkID=313035&tab=sites&critShowType=2
