Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise
River, 10 miles southeast of the city of Boise. Recreation opportunities
include swimming, fishing, boating, water-skiing or enjoying a relaxing
picnic. State Highway 21, which runs alongside Lucky Peak, is a scenic drive
and includes historic towns and other sites along its route. Desert and
forested federal public land abound closeby for a semi-primitive or primitive
recreation experience.

Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise River, 10 miles southeast of the city of Boise. Recreation opportunities include swimming, fishing, boating, water-skiing or enjoying a relaxing picnic. State Highway 21, which runs alongside Lucky Peak, is a scenic drive and includes historic towns and other sites along its route.  Desert and forested federal public land abound closeby for a semi-primitive or primitive recreation experience.

## Overview

Macks Creek Campground is a very popular small campground just 25 miles from
the Boise area along Arrowrock road off Highway 21 operated and managed by the
US Army Corps of Engineers. The campground is reservation only May-September
and closed to vehicle traffic the remainder of the year. Visitors make the
trip to enjoy quality seasonal recreational activities like boating, swimming,
camping, fishing, and hunting. Regular seasonal drawdowns occur each year
which impact the recreational activities available at Lucky Peak Lake. Verizon
LTE is now available at the Camp Host site to make online reservations.

## Recreation

Boating, camping, fishing, swimming, water sports, hiking, biking, picnicking,
and much more!

The lake offers family-friendly outdoor recreation opportunities for both
travelers and residents of the urban Boise area. Macks Creek Park offers
scenic views and convenient access to lake recreation.  
  
Anglers fish for rainbow trout, Kokanee and smallmouth bass. A boat ramp is
located within the campground.

## Facilities

This primitive, small park offers a handful of campsites on the shore of Lucky
Peak Lake. Clean vault restrooms, hand-pumped drinking water, and an emergency
telephone are provided. Verizon cellular is available at the Host Site. During
the reservation season, a volunteer Camp Host lives on-site and can provide
information and assistance to park users. The Park Host does have scheduled
days off and may not always be available during your stay. Parking
availability is limited. Two businesses within 10 miles offer limited basic
food and services.

## Natural Features

Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise
River at an elevation of 3,055 feet. When full, the lake stretches 12 miles
up-river, with 45 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 surface acres of water.  
  
The campground tent sites are situated among shady trees along the lakeshore.
The trailer spots are situated on the opposite side of the road from the tent
sites with a wide open clear view of the lake and surrounding mountains. The
surrounding mountains are consistent with sagebrush steppe, dotted with
sagebrush and bitterbrush.  
  
A variety of wildlife lives around Lucky Peak, including bald and golden
eagles, mule deer, antelope, red-tailed hawks, California quail and chukar.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (208) 343-0671 for general
information.

## Nearby Attractions

Arrowrock Reservoir, operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, is nearby, as is
the beautiful Boise National Forest. These areas provide additional camping,
boating, fishing, hiking and sightseeing opportunities. Recreation at
Arrowrock Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Check with the
Boise National Forest office for rules, regulations, and temporary closures
before visiting.

Cervidae Peak hiking trail.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Macks Creek Campground is a very popular small campground just 25 miles from the Boise area along Arrowrock road off Highway 21 operated and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The campground is reservation only May-September and closed to vehicle traffic the remainder of the year. Visitors make the trip to enjoy quality seasonal recreational activities like boating, swimming, camping, fishing, and hunting. Regular seasonal drawdowns occur each year which impact the recreational activities available at Lucky Peak Lake. Verizon LTE is now available at the Camp Host site to make online reservations.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Boating, camping, fishing, swimming, water sports, hiking, biking, picnicking, and much more!</p>

<p>The lake offers family-friendly outdoor recreation opportunities for both travelers and residents of the urban Boise area. Macks Creek Park offers scenic views and convenient access to lake recreation. <br><br>Anglers fish for rainbow trout, Kokanee and smallmouth bass. A boat ramp is located within the campground.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This primitive, small park offers a handful of campsites on the shore of Lucky Peak Lake. Clean vault restrooms, hand-pumped drinking water, and an emergency telephone are provided. Verizon cellular is available at the Host Site.  During the reservation season, a volunteer Camp Host lives on-site and can provide information and assistance to park users. The Park Host does have scheduled days off and may not always be available during your stay. Parking availability is limited. Two businesses within 10 miles offer limited basic food and services.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise River at an elevation of 3,055 feet. When full, the lake stretches 12 miles up-river, with 45 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 surface acres of water. <br><br>The campground tent sites are situated among shady trees along the lakeshore. The trailer spots are situated on the opposite side of the road from the tent sites with a wide open clear view of the lake and surrounding mountains. The surrounding mountains are consistent with sagebrush steppe, dotted with sagebrush and bitterbrush. <br><br>A variety of wildlife lives around Lucky Peak, including bald and golden eagles, mule deer, antelope, red-tailed hawks, California quail and chukar.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (208) 343-0671 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Arrowrock Reservoir, operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, is nearby, as is the beautiful Boise National Forest. These areas provide additional camping, boating, fishing, hiking and sightseeing opportunities. Recreation at Arrowrock Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Check with the Boise National Forest office for rules, regulations, and temporary closures before visiting.</p><p>Cervidae Peak hiking trail.</p>

Reserve online or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. No transactions are conducted on
site.

Macks Creek Campground

MACKS CREEK PARK BOAT LAUNCH

MACKS CREEK PARK - AMPHITHEATER

Looking South West at Macks Creek Park Entrance Road

MACKS CREEK PARK - ENTRANCE ROAD

MACKS CREEK PARK - RV Area

MACKS CREEK PARK - SWIM AREA

MACKS CREEK PARK

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Docks are public, campground use is reservation only

Campground use requires reservation

Female American Kestrel at her nesting box

American Kestrel

Campers with reservations only signs at Macks Creek

Macks Signage

Original water pump

Sunflowers

Road into Macks

MACKS CREEK CAMPGROUND 1

Macks swim beach

Camp host site

Macks dumpsters across from camp host site

Macks Creek Dumpsters

Lucky Peak Lake drawdown is estimated to begin the week of August 10th 2026.
Click the link below for more information.

USACE to Begin Seasonal Lucky Peak Reservoir Drawdown

<p>Lucky Peak Lake drawdown is estimated to begin the week of August 10th 2026. Click the link below for more information.</p><p><a href="https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4553620/us-army-corps-of-engineers-to-begin-seasonal-lucky-peak-reservoir-drawdown/" rel="nofollow">USACE to Begin Seasonal Lucky Peak Reservoir Drawdown</a></p>

## Overview

Robie Creek Park is a secluded day use area at the confluence of Mores Creek
and Robie Creek on the edge of the Boise National Forest.

## Recreation

The lake provides great boating opportunities with Robie Creek Launch Area a
short walk away. The park area has a playground and buoyed swimming area.

## Facilities

Robie Creek Park has a playground facility, six shade shelters each with a
table and stand-up grill, three vault toilets, and one group shelter with 10
picnic tables, high-top serving counters, two large grills and a hot coal bin.

## Natural Features

This park is alongside the seasonal Robie Creek in the foothills of the Boise
Front. Basalt canyons, ponderosa pines, granite outcrops, and steep loose
slopes can be seen from the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Robie Creek Park is a secluded day use area at the confluence of Mores Creek and Robie Creek on the edge of the Boise National Forest.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The lake provides great boating opportunities with Robie Creek Launch Area a short walk away.  The park area has a playground and buoyed swimming area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Robie Creek Park has a playground facility, six shade shelters each with a table and stand-up grill, three vault toilets, and one group shelter with 10 picnic tables, high-top serving counters, two large grills and a hot coal bin.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
This park is alongside the seasonal Robie Creek in the foothills of the Boise Front.  Basalt canyons, ponderosa pines, granite outcrops, and steep loose slopes can be seen from the area.

Secluded large group shelter with restroom adjacent to park and playground area.

ROBIE CREEK PARK GROUP SHELTER

ROBIE CREEK PARK GROUP SHELTER 2

ROBIE CREEK PARK

ROBIE CREEK PARK GROUP SHELTER TABLES 1

ROBIE CREEK PARK GROUP SHELTER 3

Robie Creek Group Shelter Tables and High Tables

ROBIE CREEK PARK GROUP SHELTER 5

ROBIE CREEK PARK GROUP SHELTER 4

Robie Creek Park Group Shelter

USACE Lucky Peak Lake

Lucky Peak Lake Water Skier

Recreational Opportunities on Lucky Peak Lake

Recreation on Lucky Peak Lake

Lucky Peak Lake

Stand in the same spot where Captain Benjamin Bonneville and his expedition
party overlooked the valley he named Les Bois, site of the city that today
bears the same name Boise. The view takes in the entire Treasure Valley. The
site is also an access point for the Oregon Trail and a place to hike, picnic,
and view wildlife. A mountain bike trail to Lucky Peak Reservoir also runs
nearby.

<p>Stand in the same spot where Captain Benjamin Bonneville and his expedition party overlooked the valley he named Les Bois, site of the city that today bears the same name Boise. The view takes in the entire Treasure Valley. The site is also an access point for the Oregon Trail and a place to hike, picnic, and view wildlife. A mountain bike trail to Lucky Peak Reservoir also runs nearby.</p>

Bonneville Point

Arrowrock Reservoir is formed by Arrowrock Dam which is part of the Boise
Project. The Reservoir is managed by the Boise National Forest, (Boise
National Forest map). This 18 mile narrow canyon reservoir of 3,150-acres has
limited access to 60 miles of shoreline. Boating, canoeing, windsurfing, and
fishing are the major recreation activities at Arrowrock, located east of
Boise. The reservoir is only 30 minutes from Boise and provides access to the
city's nearest national forest. Fish species include rainbow trout, kokanee,
yellow perch, whitefish, and the protected bull trout. Season open year-round.
Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release
rates for rivers below Boise & Payette River Basins reservoirs and select
river locations are updated daily and graphically provided. Site offers: vault
toilets, boat ramps and dock, parking, and dispersed camping.

Arrowrock Reservoir is formed by <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Arrowrock+Dam" rel="nofollow">Arrowrock Dam</a> which is part of the <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Boise%20Project" rel="nofollow">Boise Project</a>. The Reservoir is managed by the <a href="http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_RU4?ss=110402&navtype=forestBean&navid=091000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=null&ttype=main&pname=Boise%20National%20Forest%20-%20Home" rel="nofollow">Boise National Forest,</a> (<a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise/map.html" rel="nofollow">Boise National Forest map</a>).  This 18 mile narrow canyon reservoir of 3,150-acres has limited access to 60 miles of shoreline.  Boating, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing are the major recreation activities at Arrowrock, located east of Boise.  The reservoir is only 30 minutes from Boise and provides access to the city's nearest national forest. Fish species include rainbow trout, kokanee, yellow perch, whitefish, and the protected bull trout.  Season open year-round.  Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release rates for rivers below <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/boipaytea.cfm" rel="nofollow">Boise & Payette River Basins</a> reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided. Site offers: vault toilets, boat ramps and dock, parking, and dispersed camping.

Tour group in Rafinesque Hall

The Rotunda on the Mammoth Passage Tour route.

The Historic Entrance to Mammoth Cave.

Historic Entrance to Mammoth Cave with stairs leading into the cave opening

Little Bat Avenue, enjoy the dry open passageways. You will not see cave formations on the Mammoth Passage tour.

Open passageway with sidewalk into another larger room

The Rotunda, one of the largest room in the cave

Large open room with a tour group gathered around with a ranger

Rafinesque Hall, the turn around location for the Mammoth Passage tour

Large open room with a dirt trail cutting through

Arrowrock Reservoir

The Boise Foothills rise above Idaho's Capitol and largest city, providing a
postcard backdrop that inspires and soothes the soul. An interconnected
network of roads and trails courses through these hills, linking not only
neighborhoods with public lands but also connecting people with the natural
environment. With over 190 miles of trail, the Ridge to Rivers Trail System
provides a variety of experiences and opportunities. Some trails are steep and
require skill or stamina to negotiate, while others are more gradual and
suitable for a wide range of abilities. The Hulls Gulch National Recreation
Trail is part of this system. This trail system is managed through a multi-
agency partnership including BLM, the City of Boise, Ada County Parks and
Waterways, the Boise National Forest and the Idaho Department of Fish and
Game.

<p>The Boise Foothills rise above Idaho's Capitol and largest city, providing a postcard backdrop that inspires and soothes the soul. An interconnected network of roads and trails courses through these hills, linking not only neighborhoods with public lands but also connecting people with the natural environment. With over 190 miles of trail, the Ridge to Rivers Trail System provides a variety of experiences and opportunities. Some trails are steep and require skill or stamina to negotiate, while others are more gradual and suitable for a wide range of abilities. The Hulls Gulch National Recreation Trail is part of this system. This trail system is managed through a multi-agency partnership including BLM, the City of Boise, Ada County Parks and Waterways, the Boise National Forest and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.</p>

Lucky Peak Lake

Directions

Reviews

Campgrounds

Macks Creek Campground

Robie Creek Park Group Shelter

Nearby Parks

Bonneville Point

Arrowrock Reservoir

Ridge to Rivers Trail System