Park Units Closure Update for July 26th, 2025:
Discovery Unit and Sandy Point Unit will be closed in the early morning on Saturday, July 26, 2025, due to the Iron Man racecourse. Both units will re-open at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 26th, 2025. Spring Shores Unit will open as normal at 6:00am.
The sheltered picnic pavilions at Discovery Park are perfect for hosting parties. Sandy Point’s amphitheater is a great fit for larger events like family reunions, weddings, receptions, or corporate parties. You can celebrate with those closest to you while enjoying views of the Boise River.
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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, 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, and a convenience store.
Visit the Bureau of Reclamation website for current water levels.
Pets are allowed year-round at Spring Shores and Discovery Units. No pets at Sandy Point between May 1 – October 1.
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.
Park hours for Sandy Point are 8am- 8pm daily.
If unsure, please call the park for current operating hours. (208) 334-2432
Paddleboard rentals during the summer season are available at through Paddleboard Idaho, located within Sandy Point. (208) 297-3884 Paddleboard Idaho
Want to reserve a shelter for day use? Use the Day Use Shelter Application to request a reservation and get additional information. You can also visit the IDPR Reservation System to view available day use options, pricing, and dates.
Located 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 Boise 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.
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.
Open sunrise to sunset year-round.
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Want to reserve a shelter for day use? Use the Day Use Shelter Application to request a reservation and get additional information. You can also visit the IDPR Reservation System to view available day use options, pricing, and dates.
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, and marina supplies. The large parking lots provide access to two boat ramps with parking for trailers.
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. Learn more tips.
May – September: Sunrise to Sunset, no entry midnight-6:00am
September – April: Sunrise to Sunset
To be placed on a waiting list for moorage rental, please email a completed interest form (located above) to the Spring Shores office at luc@idpr.idaho.gov or call 208-336-9505.
Pets are allowed year-round at Spring Shores and Discovery Units. No pets at Sandy Point between May 1 – October 1.
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) initiated a feasibility study for the improvement and potential expansion of the marina facilities at Lucky Peak State Park. The study team held multiple public meetings to share information and gather input.
Stay tuned for additional public meeting information.
Submit feedback and comment forms electronically to: erik.bush@idpr.idaho.gov
View the project concepts for the Spring Shores Marina construction.
**Please note: These drawings are renditions generated as part of the feasibility study. They are conceptual drawings only and are not guaranteed for any future construction.
Complete and submit an interest form to secure your spot on the moorage waiting list.