**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.
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
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.
