Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233313
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Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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About Macks Creek Campground
Overview
Macks Creek Campground is a very popular small campground just 25 miles from the Boise area along Arrowrock road off Highway 21 operated and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The campground is reservation only May-September and closed to vehicle traffic the remainder of the year. Visitors make the trip to enjoy quality seasonal recreational activities like boating, swimming, camping, fishing, and hunting. Regular seasonal drawdowns occur each year which impact the recreational activities available at Lucky Peak Lake. Verizon LTE is now available at the Camp Host site to make online reservations.
Recreation
Boating, camping, fishing, swimming, water sports, hiking, biking, picnicking, and much more!
The lake offers family-friendly outdoor recreation opportunities for both travelers and residents of the urban Boise area. Macks Creek Park offers scenic views and convenient access to lake recreation.
Anglers fish for rainbow trout, Kokanee and smallmouth bass. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
Facilities
This primitive, small park offers a handful of campsites on the shore of Lucky Peak Lake. Clean vault restrooms, hand-pumped drinking water, and an emergency telephone are provided. Verizon cellular is available at the Host Site. During the reservation season, a volunteer Camp Host lives on-site and can provide information and assistance to park users. The Park Host does have scheduled days off and may not always be available during your stay. Parking availability is limited. Two businesses within 10 miles offer limited basic food and services.
Natural Features
Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise River at an elevation of 3,055 feet. When full, the lake stretches 12 miles up-river, with 45 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 surface acres of water.
The campground tent sites are situated among shady trees along the lakeshore. The trailer spots are situated on the opposite side of the road from the tent sites with a wide open clear view of the lake and surrounding mountains. The surrounding mountains are consistent with sagebrush steppe, dotted with sagebrush and bitterbrush.
A variety of wildlife lives around Lucky Peak, including bald and golden eagles, mule deer, antelope, red-tailed hawks, California quail and chukar.
Nearby Attractions
Arrowrock Reservoir, operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, is nearby, as is the beautiful Boise National Forest. These areas provide additional camping, boating, fishing, hiking and sightseeing opportunities. Recreation at Arrowrock Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Check with the Boise National Forest office for rules, regulations, and temporary closures before visiting.
Cervidae Peak hiking trail.
14 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups9 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 18
Getting there
From Gowen Road (Exit 57) off I-84, head east toward South Federal Way. Continue to follow Highway 21 for 12.5 miles. Turn right on Arrowrock Road immediately after the High Bridge crossing over the lake. Continue on Arrowrock Road passed Spring Shores Marina at Mile 1 for a total of 4.5 miles to Macks Creek Park.
400 Arrowrock Road, Boise, ID 83709208-343-0671
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming Site
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Roll CS-233313 · Macks Creek Campground · Boise ID12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Macks Creek Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Macks Creek Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Macks Creek Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Macks Creek Campground in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Which sites at Macks Creek Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 14 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 5 of those 14 sites have a recorded maximum length and 9 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
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