Macks Creek Campground
American Kestrel
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Macks Signage
Original water pump

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

About Macks Creek Campground

Macks Creek Campground is a very popular small campground just 25 mi 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.

Available sites

14 total sites

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
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: RV Area RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: RV Area RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: RV Area RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: RV Area RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: RV Area RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 20 ft · Gravel
⛺ 006, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 007, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 008, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 009, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 011, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 012, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 013, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 014, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 015, Loop: Tent Area Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade

Reviews

129 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 129 reviews

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5 stars 55.8% (72)
4 stars 25.6% (33)
3 stars 8.5% (11)
2 stars 5.4% (7)
1 star 4.7% (6)

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Tom T

Verified

July 9, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Tent Area

The weather was rainy but our family still had a wonderful time, campsite, docks, boat ramp and restroom are well maintained, we love spending time at Macks Creek

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Amanda W

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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RV Area

Beautiful location, but extremely hot temperatures so definitely bring a generator to run your AC during summer months. Our camper got up to 91 degrees even with the fan on and windows open during the day.

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Dana D

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RV Area

I had a wonderful stay. My only complaint is that there seem to be people there who don't belong there. I only say this because there are sometimes large groups of people on the beach that don't account for the sites. I also notice that the spots get reserved and people don't always show up. There are other spots that I would prefer to stay in out of the limited 5 RV spots, but they are usually reserved. When I get there, the sites are sitting empty. It would seem that they are reserving the site for the use of the docks and the beach and not using the site. This is not fair to those of us who want to use the sites. Please be considerate. I know that staff is doing their best with the resources they have to check that people registered. My comments are not towards staff. They are doing an excellent job.

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Landon S

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June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RV Area

Super clean and a friendly host. We loved it there and our site had amazing views!

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Jefferson W

Verified

June 20, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Tent Area

Great place to camp close to Boise

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Melanie F

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June 17, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: RV Area

Great spot overlooking the water and just a short walk to the private sandy beach. Bring solar light for your site to help navigate the gravel covered campground at night as it's got a slight grade. Amazing Sunsets and sturdy covered table area which we were able to put some hammock chairs on. Site 1 closest to a very clean restroom, site 4 and 5 best for larger than 20 ft trailers. Great hiking trails down the road. No cell service which we liked so download music beforehand.

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Dianne K

Verified

June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RV Area

We really enjoy going to Mack’s Creek so I rated it high. Unfortunately we ended up with that flu going around and it hit the entire family. Thankfully the Park Ranger messaged me and I was able to let them know. Was not able to cancel the reservation on line.

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Ana R

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June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Tent Area

What a lovely site near the water

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Brett M

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June 13, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Tent Area

Great campsites. You can see the other camp sites pretty easily but your far enough away to have a little privacy. Pretty good shade available, plenty of docks to play on and next to the water.

Had a great time!

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MARIE B

Verified

June 12, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: RV Area

The camp host, I think it was Annette. She was so cool! I started trying to schedule spots in December. I got 2. I think there should be some kind of lottery or you can only schedule so many nights in a row and that's it! They can't get it again. Also, my husband and I were telling her that we weren't sure if we were going to make it on Thursday last week. People do that and they don't call. If we could have a waiting list. I have lived here for 21 years and it is ridiculous. We would be up there all the time if we could ever get a spot. We love it there! Oh, this is for the RV area.

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Location & Directions for Macks Creek Campground

400 Arrowrock Road, Boise, ID 83709 United States

Elevation: 945 ft

Nearest town

Boise, ID - 22 mi

About 37 min to downtown

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: November 3, 2026

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