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Macks Creek Campground

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
American Kestrel
Macks Signage
Original water pump
Sunflowers

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

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

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

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 closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: RV Area
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: RV Area
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: RV Area
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: RV Area
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: RV Area
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
006, Loop: Tent Area
15 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
007, Loop: Tent Area
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
008, Loop: Tent Area
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
009, Loop: Tent Area
18 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
011, Loop: Tent Area
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
012, Loop: Tent Area
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
013, Loop: Tent Area
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
014, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
015, Loop: Tent Area
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night

Reviews (97)

What Guests Are Saying

Macks Creek Campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and a friendly camp host that enhances the camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the campground's proximity to Boise, making it a convenient getaway for families. While some guests experienced issues with noise and a few conflicts with the camp host, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, and the site is praised for its natural beauty and amenities.

Review Summary

4.3
97 reviews
5
56.7%
55
4
28.9%
28
3
5.2%
5
2
4.1%
4
1
5.2%
5

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!

ROBERT F

Verified

January 22, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Tent Area

4

Tent sites have plenty of shade and are only a couple of feet from the shore of the Lake, plenty of docks to fish/swim from and to secure boats to, hand pump operated well water taste great, restrooms are very close and don't smell. And if you're lucky enough to get Colleen as your campground host you will be in good hands.

Laura Lee U

Verified

January 21, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RV Area

5

Love the water and the camp hosts were super helpful and kind. Had a excellent time.

Desiree H

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Tent Area

5

Wonderful sandy play area for children; we really appreciated the life jacket loaner board; docks were perfect for boats and just jumping off; tent areas were kept clean; camp host was friendly and accessible; It's an easy drive to Sandy Point by Lucky Peak and not far from Boise. We plan to go back again.

Location Macks Creek Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 43.6103 / -115.938

Elevation: 945 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Advance reservations are required for all sites.

General

Check-out time is 11:00 am and check-in time is Noon. Upon checkout, reservation holders are expected to depart Macks Creek Campground. Lingering Day Use activities and late departures from the campground are not permitted.

General

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.

General

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.

General

CHECK OUT: Checkout time is 11 AM. 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.

General

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).

General

Docks are shared and not assigned to sites.  

General

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. 

General

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.

General

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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