Macks Creek Campground

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
American Kestrel
Macks Signage
Original water pump
Sunflowers

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

14 total sites

RV Sites

5 sites

Tent Sites

9 sites

About Macks Creek Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 14

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 15 to Sep 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: RV Area RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: RV Area RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: RV Area RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: RV Area RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: RV Area RV
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: Tent Area Tent
15 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: Tent Area Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: Tent Area Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009, Loop: Tent Area Tent
18 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: Tent Area Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: Tent Area Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: Tent Area Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014, Loop: Tent Area Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015, Loop: Tent Area Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (120)

What Guests Are Saying

Macks Creek Campground offers a beautiful and scenic location with great access to water activities and well-maintained facilities. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts, clean environment, and enjoyable experiences with family and friends. While some reviews mention the need for improved restroom facilities and occasional noise from other campers, overall, guests express a strong desire to return for future visits.

Review Summary

4.3
120 reviews
5
58.3%
70
4
26.7%
32
3
6.7%
8
2
4.2%
5
1
4.2%
5

Thomas H

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RV Area

5

We had a wonderful weekend camping at Mack's Creek Campground! Great view and close proximity to the park and swimming. We will definitely camp there again.

Carl M

Verified

July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Tent Area

4

Very enjoyable. Docks and beach area were clean. Only downsides...a skunk decided to visit us and noisy neighbors

Julie Q

Verified

June 22, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Tent Area

3

The camp host and rangers are so great and are working so hard, truly appreciate them. Drop bing ip on Sunday was a nightmare trying to get past the marina. Stuck in the traffic for 40 minutes was insane. No place to park a boat trailer as a registered guest. This has been my go to spot for twenty years. Hopefully next year things will be better.

karen m

Verified

June 19, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RV Area

4

I have a rooftop tent with a privacy pop-up Joolca tent that I use for my porta potty, so I can't comment on restrooms. Also, I only stayed 1 night, on my way to Portland. This is a popular area, and I made reservations several months in advance of my stay. I camped in the area reserved for RVs. Looking at the tent spaces, this was definitely the right location for my rig. I think there are 5 or 6 RV spots - not that many. My space was fairly clean, with some old dog? poop near the bushes. The picnic tables are covered and each space has a firepit. The RV sites are well spaced out with some shrubs in between. Each site is a generous size. The soil is sandy and provides a lot of moisture - it might be useful to bring a tarp to put under any tent or pop-up. The sites are located on a level area carved from the hillside which overlooks the reservoir. The major problem is the two-way road down below, close to the campsites - cars go by about every 7 minutes or so, day and some at night, most aren't concerned about the posted speed limit. I personally found the noise and lack of privacy disturbing. Pretty location, nice campsites but some nearby traffic.

Megan P

Verified

June 4, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Tent Area

5

This was a super amazing find. Couldn't have been happier. It is pack in pack out but we loved it!

Shawn R

Verified

May 30, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RV Area

4

The site was nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay. The only issue we had was for the type of site that it was, I would have hoped the ground where we parked our trailer was a bit more level. But with a bit of creativity, we were able to make it work. We will stay there again.

Candy K

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Tent Area

4

Great place for a quick trip

Adam H

Verified

August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RV Area

4

Good area to be at but Lots of boats going high speed and blasting music but that calms down right before dusk. Some visible drunk drivers happening after that time. The campground itself was not secluded or removed from the road and was all very close. For our camper it worked well and we needed a place to crash on our way to Missouri. So it worked.

Trevor H

Verified

August 26, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Tent Area

2

Beautiful setting but then you turn around. Sites are close and are awkwardly set up. You could smell the bathroom throughout the tent area. Even for a Monday it was packed with loud kids all night. The price is fine but not a relaxing spot in any way.

Brian W

July 22, 2020

5

Nice place to enjoy a hot day!

Location Macks Creek Campground

Address:
400 Arrowrock Road
Boise, ID, 83709
United States

Elevation: 945 feet

Distance to downtown

22 mi drive to downtown Boise (about 37 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

12PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • Advance reservations are required for all sites.
  • CHECK IN: Upon arrival, campers should check in with the camp host. If the host is unavailable, please keep your electronic reservation confirmation handy for verification by Park Rangers on patrol. All visitors may be asked to show ID and/or proof of reservation upon check-in. Site reservations cannot be transferred upon arrival.
  • LATE ARRIVAL. Please phone the Lake Office at (208) 343-0671 to notify park staff of your late arrival. You may also leave a message for the Camp Host and Park Rangers at (208) 455-4281, who will check this voicemail before releasing No-Show sites. Failure to appear at a reserved campsite in the first 24 hours will result in the release of that site with additional charges applying.
  • Upon checkout, reservation holders are expected to depart Macks Creek Campground. Lingering Day Use activities and late departures from the campground are not permitted. If you have reserved the campsite with the intention to leave in the evening do not intend to return for the remainder of your reservation, please notify the host, park staff, or Lake Office so we may open up the campsite upon your departure for future use.
  • Parking is extremely limited. To ensure all reserved campers are accomodated, please see individual site notes for the maximum number of people allowed in each site. If your group is larger, reserve additional sites. Sites 1-5 park within their site or nearby unassigned areas. Site 6 has three assigned parking stalls. Sites 7, 8, 11 and 12 have two assigned parking stalls each, Group Site 9 has four parking stalls, and Sites 13-15 have one parking stall each (but are located near a large unassigned shoulder parking area).
  • Docks are shared and not assigned to sites.  
  • Unreserved Day Use is NOT permitted May-Sept. The campground is reservation only May-September and closed to vehicle traffic the remainder of the year. Due to the limited amount of space available and parking, unreserved day use is not allowed. The rest of the lake is open to day use and nearby attractions are- Arrowrock Dam, 5-mile, Naked Rock, and Spring Shores Marina. 
  • Macks Creek Campground is a high demand area. If you do not intend to use your reservation, ensure cancellation is prompt so we may open up the sites to people who wish to use the site. No-show fees will apply after 24 hours.
  • Verizon LTE is available at the Camp Host site.  The nearest other cellular service is T-Mobile (three miles away at Mile Marker 1 of Arrowrock Road). An emergency phone pedestal is also located near the Camp Host site to report emergencies and make free local calls by speakerphone.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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