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.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (208) 343-0671 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

The rules listed above for Changes and Cancellations apply to Recreation.gov If you have a special need for assistance with your change or cancellation, please contact the facility directly. Full refunds for changes and cancellations may be made at the facility's discretion.

Macks Creek Campground Cancellations & Changes:

Cancellations: Call the Lake Office or Camp Host to notify a staff member of any change or cancellation. You may cancel the day of prior to the start of your reservation at 12:00pm and still request a full refund. If you do not call to cancel or change, No Show Fees will apply.

Changes: Call the Lake Office or Camp Host to notify a staff member of any change in your reservation. You may change 24 hours ahead of the start of your reservation and still request a refund if a staff member is available to assist you with changes. If you do not call to cancel or change, No Show Fees will apply.

Lake Office : 208.343.0671 (Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM) Campground Host: 208.344.4195 (May 15-Sept 15 Only)