Lucky Peak State Park, Idaho - Spring Shores, Sandy Point, Discovery

Join us for a ribbon cutting at Lucky Peak State Park’s Discovery Park!
We’re excited to invite you to celebrate the grand opening of a new accessible kayak launch and dog beach designed to make it easier than ever for people and dogs to enjoy a scenic stretch of the Boise River.
Event Details
• Discovery Park at Lucky Peak State Park
• Thursday, April 30
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This new launch provides accessible river entry just outside Boise, opening the door for more people to experience the Boise River safely and comfortably. Whether you’re a seasoned floater, a first-time paddler, or just looking for a great place to bring your dog, this development could not have come at a better time as temperatures are on the rise.
Come help us cut the ribbon, explore the new facilities, and enjoy an afternoon by the water. Please forward this invite to your friends and colleagues as well. We’re proud to bring this enhanced access to our community and can’t wait to celebrate with you.
We hope to see you there!

Idaho Parks and Recreation

Attention⚠️

At the Sandy Point Unit, we have taken notice of our resident coyotes becoming more active and have had increased sightings in the area. With it being pup season, they may be more territorial and protective.
Dogs are still allowed at Sandy Point during this time of year, so please keep them close and under control. Never approach wild animals.

Attention:

On April 18th, 2026, Spring Shores Marina will serve as a parking and shuttle area for the Race to Robie Creek event, we strongly advise non-participants to avoid the area due to high traffic volumes and congestion.
We encourage all boaters to use the Turner Gulch and Barclay Bay ramps as parking will be extremely limited at Spring Shores.
The park will be closed to vehicles once it reaches capacity, thank you for your understanding!

For more information about this event, visit https://www.facebook.com/racetorobiecreek/

Race to Robie Creek Official Race to Robie Creek® page

Lucky Peak State Park is interested in providing visitors with a food service at the Spring Shores Marina. We are seeking proposals for a seasonal, self-contained mobile food vendor. Visit our park website at https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/state-park/lucky-peak-state-park/ to learn more!

Alerts for Sandy Point and Discovery Units! While the pond and diversion pool maybe filling, hold off just a couple more weeks before grabbing your paddlecraft:
🥶 Spring air temps have arrived but that water is cold!
🚧 Construction is still ongoing for the new discovery bank and paddlecraft launch, access to the water is still currently closed.
🚜 Rangers are working on some of the erosion at Sandy Point beach, tractor work on the north east portion of the beach will continue for another week or two.
🚽 Flush toilets will open again for the season soon but in the meantime only portable units are available.
⛔️ Sandy Point Gate is still closing at 4, once we have some of our seasonal workers back on we will extend hours. Hoping for mid April!

What is available?
🏐 Volleyball nets will be available by the weekend
🦮 Dog season is still in full swing until May 1
🥏 Disc golf course is playing well! If you’ve lost a disc , be sure to check the basket at the park office “Tossed and Found”

It's already that time again! Marking the transition towards irrigation season and the watering up of canals, Diversion Dam downstream of Lucky Peak will begin holding back water today, filling the pool back into Sandy Point by the end of the week.

We are hiring for our 2026 seasonal park aide positions! Submit an application at: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/seasonal-employment-application/

Interviews will be starting at the end of March 2026 and run throughout April. If you are looking for the best summer job - don't wait to apply!

Riverbank restoration project at Lucky Peak State Park will help with accessibility Idaho Parks and Recreation is working on a project at The Discovery Unit at Lucky Peak State Park to make it easier for people to access the water in the summer.

The Sandy Point gate will be closed on February 16th due to the holiday.

Planning a birthday party, team event, or family picnic this summer? Now is the time to book a reservable site at Lucky Peak State Park!
Send us an email at [email protected] to get the process started. We still have many weekend and holiday dates available, reserve soon before they go!!

Attention:

Phone lines to the Sandy Point unit will be down on Thursday, February 5th, due to a planned power outage. To contact the park, please email [email protected].
Please note that this power outage will not affect public use and the park gates will remain open.

Construction Alert! Closures starting Monday, February 2nd, 2026:

Starting February 2nd, 2026, construction will begin on the Discovery Riverbank Improvement Project. The project will control erosion of the bank, provide easy access into the waterway, feature an access ramp and an ADA paddle craft launch.
The lower parking lot will be closed, and the lower turf area will have limited access. The greenbelt path will remain open. Please give workers plenty of space while these exciting improvements are underway!