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PARK UPDATE:

January 2024 Update:

Sandy Point will be closed to vehicles on January 15th in observance of the holiday.

Winter conditions may exist on walkways and roadways, please use caution while recreating. For your safety, stay off of any ice existing on waterways. Snow removal is limited and use of facilities including the boat ramp is at your own risk.

Facilities have been winterized and all concessionaires are closed for the season. Portable restrooms are available in the parking lot at Discovery and Sandy Point units. The west restrooms at the concession building of Spring Shores Marina remains open.

Park Hours:
  • Sandy Point Hours are 8am-4pm 7days a week. All vehicles must be out by 4pm. Pedestrian/Greenbelt use is allowed until sunset. Disc golf course is open, pond has drained, pets are currently allowed.
  • Discovery and Spring Shores Units: Sunrise to Sunset, pets are allowed (year-round)

LAKE INFORMATION:

The East ramp of Spring Shores is CLOSED.  West ramp at Spring Shores is OPEN but boaters should be aware of unseen hazards during low water levels and winter weather conditions. Please use caution around the water as steep cliffs and sudden drop-offs directly below the surface are often overlooked and can be dangerous. Motorists leaving the pavement may get stuck in sand and mud. You are solely responsible for your vehicles; park staff are not available to assist in the recovery of vehicles.

 

Location: 8 miles SE of Boise, ID. 31 miles E of Nampa, ID. Spring Shores is an additional 11 miles

Amenities:

  • Air Compressor
  • Amphitheater
  • Boat Ramp/Launch
  • Charcoal Grills
  • Firewood Sales
  • Flush toilets
  • Full-service Park Store with Gasoline
  • Group Picnic Shelter
  • Indoor Restrooms
  • Life Jacket Loaner Station
  • Marina
  • Outdoor Showers
  • Paddle Board Rental
  • Picnic Areas
  • Swimming - Lake/River
  • Water Fountains

Boating: Marina, ramps, moorage slips, general store

ADA Accessibility features:

  • ADA Restroom

Acreage: 2,750

Coordinates: 43.5266, -116.0637

Groups: Reservable shelters at Discovery Unit, Amphitheater at Sandy Point

Overnight: No

Rent or Buy: Boats, personal watercraft, and equipment available at Spring Shores marina from Redline Recreation Toys: (208) 695-2288. Stand-up paddleboard rentals available, May-September, at Sandy Point from Paddleboard Idaho: (208) 297-3884 www.supboise.com

Wifi Info: No wifi

Learn: Jr. Ranger, Loaner Backpack Program

Pets: Year-round at Spring Shores and Discovery Units. No pets at Sandy Point May1-October1

Visitor Center: No

Museum Available: No

Current Conditions

Contact the Park

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 | People and property must leave at closing.

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