The Park Today
February 2012
Discovery is a great place to take a bike ride or have a picnic. The restroom is open, but there is no potable water available. Discovery hours are from dawn until dusk.
Sandy Point hours are currently 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and is closed on Saturday and Sundays. Restrooms are closed. The gate is locked at 4:00pm don't get locked in.
The lake level at Spring Shores has been drawn down. West Restroom is closed. East Restroom (by office) is open.
Please remember that entry fees are in effect year-round. Annual passes and day passes can be purchased using the self-collect fee stations.
Spring Shores Marina 
Spring Shores, located 18 miles southeast of Boise off State Highway 21, is situated on the shore of Lucky Peak Lake. The facility includes a full-service marina, which provides long-term moorage, fuel, a convenience store, marina supplies and recreation equipment rentals. The large parking lots provide access to two boat ramps with parking for trailers.
Marina Details: There are 298 moorage slips for rent that become available for use May through August. They are rented and renewed on an annual basis.
2011 Rental Fees
18-foot slip--$478 per year (maximum vessel length of 21’)
24-foot slip--$664 per year (maximum vessel length of 27’)
28-foot slip--$904 per year (maximum vessel length of 31’)
To be placed on a waiting list, please call the Spring Shores office at 208-336-9505. You can also download this waiting list and print an Adobe Acrobat form to mail to the park.
Moorage Tips
Lucky Peak is a reservoir, which means the water level varies. You may want to check boat ramp access before bringing your boat to the park.
Boat and personal watercraft rentals for use at Spring Shores are available through Outdoor Adventures Incorporated by calling (208) 367-9130 or (208) 386-9846.
Sandy Point Beach
If you like fun in the sun, Sandy Point Beach is the place for you and your family. Enjoy a dip in the cool water after a scenic bike ride on the Boise River Greenbelt!
This 34-acre site at the base of Lucky Peak Dam features a large sandy swimming area complete with water toys and two beach volleyball courts. Sandy Point offers lots of cool grass and shady trees.
Restrooms, changing areas, showers, charcoal grills, and picnic tables are available for use.
No one likes to get a surprise underfoot at the beach, so we do not allow pets. Also, glass containers and fishing are prohibited. Since Sandy Point is often crowded, we do not allow hard bottom boats in the swimming area and recommend Discovery Park for fun in the water.
Sandy Point is “first come, first served” and does not accept reservations.
Hours of Operation:
Peak Season (May - September) 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Off Season (September – April) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Discovery
Just 8 miles southeast of Boise, Discovery Park is a great place to picnic, fish, and relax among the magnificent trees and the rocky canyons which offer beauty and solitude.
This section of the river is an excellent flat water area often visited by canoeists and kayakers. You will usually see waterfowl, song birds, and our resident owl during the summer while bald eagles are common in the winter.
Restrooms, picnic tables, and grills are available for use. Three sheltered picnic pavilions are perfect for hosting family reunions, weddings, receptions, or corporate parties. Shelters can be reserved starting at $53 (inludes tax) a day and on up depending on number of attendees. Please call (208) 334-2432 for reservations.
Discovery is an excellent place for dogs to play! Please clean up after your pet (doggy bag dispensers are located by the dumpsters) and please keep your four-legged friends leashed when not playing in the water.
Hours of Operation
Spring Shores is open sunrise to sunset year around.
Sandy Point Unit hours are currently 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday and is closed during the weekends (gated entry). Restrooms are winterized and closed until spring.
Discovery Unit is open sunrise to sunset year around. Restroom is open but there is no potable water avaible.