**July 24, 2024 Weather Advisory: Due to a severe weather advisory and potential power outages, Sandy Point Beach and Park will be closed to the public. We anticipate returning to normal business hours on Thursday July 25, 2024, pending additional information from Idaho Power. Thank you for your understanding.
July 18, 2024 Update:
Please see this release about the drawdown of Lucky Peak Lake, part of the upcoming Turner Gulch boat ramp repair project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The drawdown will shorten the boating season by six weeks, closing Spring Shores completely before the end of August.
The drawdown will begin on Monday, July 22nd, 2024. Estimated date for first 10 vessels to be removed from their slips is August 1st. These are estimates only and you are solely responsible for the safety of your vessel.
Here is an update from USACE about the work.
Park Hours:
- Sandy Point: Open every day 8am – 9pm. You must have your vehicle outside the gate by the posted closing time to avoid fines. NO PETS are permitted into Sandy Point May 1st – October 1st.
- Starting Monday, August 5th Sandy Point will close at 8pm daily.
- Discovery and Spring Shores Units: Sunrise to Sunset.
About the Park
Lucky Peak State Park is the perfect place for swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating or biking. Sandy Point and Discovery Park are a 10-minute drive from downtown Boise or a 30-minute bike ride on the scenic Boise River Greenbelt. Springs Shores Marina a 40-minute drive. Ride your bike to the park and enjoy a cool dip at the Sandy Point beach. Bring your family and your dog to Discovery Park for a picnic, or bring your water toys to Spring Shores, which offers boat ramps, ample parking, a full-service marina, watercraft rentals, and a convenience store.
Three distinct day use units make up Lucky Peak State Park. Discovery is a popular roadside park that is a great place to host a company party or family reunion. Sandy Point, at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam, is popular for its beach and clear, cool water. Spring Shores offers lakeside access for water enthusiasts by providing two boat ramps, parking, a marina, watercraft rentals, and a convenience store.
Visit the Bureau of Reclamation website for current water levels.
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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-9pm | People and property must leave at closing.
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