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Macks Creek Park

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<ul> <li>New in 2024, check out time is 11:00 am. and check in time is Noon. This change is being made to help better manage the campground's midday empty sites from being improperly occupied by day users and walk-on (non-reserved) campers.</li> <li>Lucky Peak Lake will experience a somewhat early drawdown in 2024 in order to achieve a low water elevation for Turner Gulch launch ramp repairs in September. While the exact start date of lowering the lake is yet to be determined, it is likely to begin affecting campsite dock and ramp availability as early as the later part of July.</li> </ul>

<ul> <li>New in 2024, check out time is 11:00 am. and check in time is Noon. This change is being made to help better manage the campground's midday empty sites from being improperly occupied by day users and walk-on (non-reserved) campers.</li> <li>Lucky Peak Lake will experience a somewhat early drawdown in 2024 in order to achieve a low water elevation for Turner Gulch launch ramp repairs in September. While the exact start date of lowering the lake is yet to be determined, it is likely to begin affecting campsite dock and ramp availability as early as the later part of July.</li> </ul>

About

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lucky Peak Lake

Overview

Macks Creek Park is a small campground located on the Boise River Arm of Lucky Peak Lake, just 25 miles from the Boise area and 4 miles off the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. Visitors make the trip to enjoy quality recreational activities like boating, swimming and fishing.

Recreation

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. 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 and there is no cell service at the lake. 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 is situated among shady trees along the lakeshore. 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.

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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.

Fee Info

<p>Reserve online or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. No transactions are conducted on site.</p>
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Location

Macks Creek Park is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Gowen Road (Exit 57) off I-84, head east toward South Federal Way. Continue to follow Highway 21 for 12.5 miles. Turn right on Arrowrock Road immediately after the High Bridge crossing over the lake. Continue on Arrowrock Road passed Spring Shores Marina at Mile 1 for a total of 4.5 miles to Macks Creek Park.

Address

400 ARROWROCK ROAD
Boise, ID 83709

Coordinates

43.6102778 N
115.9380556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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10 Reviews

Linda G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Mar. 26, 2022

Off Season

Last August I stayed at Mack's Creek. I was saddened by the drought and low water level. The docks were laying on dry land and the waterway was 100 feet out and below a drop off cliff. The marina was practically deserted. The camp grounds were lovely and well maintained. The camp host was on sight and approachable. I put my kayak in at the marina. The camping was pleasant and kid friendly.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Linda G., March 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Linda G., March 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Linda G., March 26, 2022
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RThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2021

Meh

Maybe this place is fine in the spring, but in September the reservoir is low and the sites for tent/self contained vehicles are 10 feet off the road. I’m not sure why this area is called a national forest because there are no trees and the mountains are not impressive enough to make up for it.

We decided not to spend the night here because it wasn’t worth paying for.

On the other hand the road is paved all the way to the site which is more than you can say for the dispersed sites we stayed at previously.

Month of VisitOctober
Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 3, 2021

Secluded Dry Camping

Stayed 3 nights to run errands and visit the Boise area. Out of town, but nice and secluded. We enjoyed the clear skies at night for some great star gazing. The vault toilets are cleaned every day and the camp host was active. No Verizon signal.

Site#2
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Rick G., September 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Rick G., September 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Rick G., September 3, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2021

Good tent and rv

Affordable, accessible, host on-site, potable water, lake access.

Siteb2
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Benjamin , July 16, 2021
Amy S.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Nice park near the water

This is one of the few overnight camp spots on the reservoir. It’s not always super clean. The garbage cans fill up quickly and sometimes over flow. Great day access for boats. Not a lot of shade for tent camping, so it can get warm in the summer.

  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Amy S., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Amy S., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Amy S., October 31, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 17, 2019

Close to Boise

It is pretty neat and clean camp ground, although it has limited tent ports but each one have (sort of) personalized water access. And it is very very close to Boise within 20 miles from Airport, so you can virtually forgot all the camping equipment b/c you can buy / rent them quickly as it is so close to big city

MeLinda W.
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2019

Beautiful

Cheap or free. Stunning, well kept campground on the reservior.

Jeff M.
Reviewed May. 9, 2018

Great for casusl RV camping

Small campsite, approx 6-7 hard pads with vault toilet at one end. Site sits directly on a busy, paved roadway that follows Lucky Peak and Arrowrock Reservoir. Also, directly acro townss the street from RV camping is a busy, tent only campsite. The view of the River is nice, but the noise and outside distractions are not my cup of tea. But it's close to town, so there's that....

Site4
Month of VisitOctober
Jen R.
Reviewed May. 18, 2017

Beautiful

Only got to stay the one night because we're on a road trip. However, what a great spot beautiful and so clean. The camphost was the nicest guy you could ask for. Definitely want to return!

Site#15
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Jen R., May 18, 2017
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Jen R., May 18, 2017
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Jen R., May 18, 2017
Emily W.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

Local favorite campsite

Our weekly camping spot during the summer months when we lived in Boise. After moving away three years ago, we thought it was time to visit once more. We stayed at this spot once again and hiked around, studied for school, and swam around in lake.

  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Emily W., August 2, 2016
  • Review photo of Macks Creek Park by Emily W., August 2, 2016