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

Owl bet you didn’t know today is International Owl Awareness Day!🤭🦉

To celebrate, we want you to meet the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus), a remarkable raptor that can be seen soaring over the open landscapes at Lucky Peak.

Unlike many owls, Short-eared Owls are often active during the day, especially around dawn and dusk. With bright yellow eyes, a rounded facial disk, and a graceful flight, these hunters are perfectly adapted for life in Idaho’s grasslands and shrub-steppe habitats.

But even these skilled predators face challenges, including habitat loss, fragmentation, and disturbance as landscapes change. Located near the Boise metro area, our pak provides an important protected area where people and wildlife share the same space.

The next time you visit the park, keep an eye on the horizon as you might spot a Short-eared Owl flying silently overhead. By protecting Idaho’s natural resources, we help ensure these incredible birds continue to thrive.

7/26/26 Notice:
The Junior Ranger program at Sandy Point Unit is cancelled today
Thank you for your understanding!

Happy World Ranger Day! 🤎🌲

Today, we’re celebrating the dedicated park rangers who help make Lucky Peak a special place. From connecting visitors to the park through programs like wreath making and nature talks to maintaining park facilities, their work makes a lasting impact every day.

We are incredibly grateful for everything they do. Lucky Peak wouldn’t be the same without our team.❤️

A special thank you to our park management, Surat and Bri, who began their careers as park rangers, and to our full time rangers, Jeff and Nels, for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to Lucky Peak and its visitors.

Looking for something fun to do this upcoming Saturday night? Are you planning on camping out at Lucky Peak this weekend?

Come out and join us for Trivia Bingo Night on the patio overlooking the Spring Shores Marina!🛥️
No fees are required to play, and we will have prizes!
All ages are welcome, and it is a great opportunity for the kiddos to earn a Junior Ranger Badge! 🦊🐾

We hope to see you there!

Date - Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Time - 6 PM to 7 PM
Location - Spring Shores Marina
74 Arrowrock Rd, Boise, ID 83716

The Discovery restrooms are undergoing repairs. Toilets and urinals will operate as normal, but the sinks, water fountain, and water spigots will not be available until repairs are completed at the end of the week.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

Lucky Peak Lake Drawdown Notice:

The lake drawdown will begin on August 10th with water levels dropping approximately 2 vertical feet per day.
Please keep in mind these are estimates only and subject to change.
For updated information on water levels and boat ramp access at Lucky Peak Lake, please refer to the following link: https://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/ramps/lucky/lucky.html

We will post updates in the coming week regarding the last dates for fuel operations, security, and the store at the Spring Shores Unit.

Hydromet Pacific Northwest Region | Bureau of Reclamation Hydromet, Pacific Northwest Region, Bureau of Reclamation - Managing water and power in the West

7/26/26 Notice:

The Junior Ranger program at Sandy Point Unit is cancelled today due to poor air quality.

We will still be hosting Art in the Park at the Spring Shores Unit today. This event is inside the concession building. See comments for more details about the event! 🎨