Macks Creek Campground
Boise, Idaho · US Army Corps of Engineers

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About
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.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.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. This location has limited staffing. Please call (208) 343-0671 for general information.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.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 lak
Directions
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.
Location
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Details
- State
- Idaho
- City / area
- Boise
- Agency
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Parent area
- Lucky Peak Lake
- Campsites
- 14
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $20–$40 / night
- Rating
- 4.23 / 5 (130 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- ROBIE CREEK PARK GROUP SHELTER 5.2 km away
- Grayback Campground and Group sites - reserve 22.5 km away
- SHAFER BUTTE 22.5 km away
- GRAYBACK 22.7 km away
- Ninemeyer Campground 33.8 km away
- BLACK ROCK 34.9 km away