Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee of $7.00 is in effect year-round. Fee is waived with a valid Idaho State Parks Passport displayed on your windshield.
Park Hours:
- Sandy Point: Open 8am-4pm daily. You must have your vehicle outside the gate by the posted closing time to avoid fines.
- Discovery and Spring Shores Units: Sunrise to Sunset.
Facilities at Discovery and Sandy Point units have been winterized; portable restroom units are available in the parking lot. Spring Shores West (main building) restroom remains open.
Please remember to pick up after your pet and they must remain under your immediate control in off leash areas.
If you like fun in the sun, the beach at Sandy Point 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.
Hours of Operation
Park hours for Sandy Point are 8am- 4pm daily.
If unsure, please call the park for current operating hours. (208) 334-2432
Paddleboard Rentals
Paddleboard rentals during the summer season are available at through Paddleboard Idaho, located within Sandy Point. (208) 297-3884 Paddleboard Idaho
What is Not Allowed at Sandy Point?
- Pets are prohibited from Sandy Point May 1 – October 1
- Glass containers and fishing are prohibited.
- No hardshell watercraft in the swimming area (we recommend Discovery Park for this type of watercraft), Inflatable watercraft only.
- No tree-hanging hammocks or slacklines
What’s at Sandy Point?
- Restrooms
- Changing Areas
- Showers
- Charcoal Grills
- Picnic Tables
- Disc golf (Seasonally: Oct 1 – May 1)
- 2 Sand Volleyball courts
- Amphitheater (reservation only)
- Loaner Backpack Program – Check one out at the park office
- “Scout’s Footprint Friends” Animal Track self-guided activity, starts near the concession building.
- “Space Walk” with self-guided tour brochure, located along bike path
Current Conditions
Address: 74 Arrowrock Rd
Boise, ID 83716
Phone: (208) 334-2432
Hours of Operation: Discovery Park and Spring Shores Hours: Sunrise to Sunset, daily | Sandy Point Hours: 8am-4pm daily| People and property must leave at closing.
