I grew up in Boise and we would go to lucky peak and swim almost every weekend. It was a great place to go. On this visit, I was shocked to see all the geese poop. The sunbathers were gathered in a tiny section to the left where there was less poop. The rest of the sand was littered with poop. The grassy areas where you would picnic was also covered in poop. It definitely needs a clean up!
If you have any company from the mid-west like we do or the east, its the best and closest way to show them the raw beauty of the west. They are always impressed and its generally not busy during the week day so it provides a quite respit for all. Talke a picnic and stay.
Have a birth for a small boat there. Love spending summers boating, fishing, camping. It is a great place to just enjoy life. I try to go there 3x per week during the summer.
Great place to relax and have fun. River rafting-fishing or just basking in the sun on one of many of the beach areas. Beautiful area if you are needing a place to get in touch with what really matters! Also visit Idaho City for a taste of the a small town from the west era.
This is one of the most beautiful places i have ever been to in person. Pictures, of course, do a place no justice...must be seen with your own eyes-and bring along a friend-for luck.
Loved visiting the area and taking in all the scenery. Clean fresh air and water.Nice to drive around/nearby can get offroad on nonpaved roads. Very fun!
Love it there so quiet, restful. It costs 4.00 to stay all day no overnight. You can just sit and watch the water coming in from the upper dam to the lower river and them the lower damn. Lots of canoes, bicycles, the path of the greenbelt. Enjoy after a long day.
City close but uncrowded experience awaits a fisherman or water ski enthusiast. Weekends are not crowded and launches are easy during the season. Love this place.
An marvelous fall afternoon in the outdoors enjoying the sun and good company. Plenty spots for lots of people to enjoy the area and great for people of all ages. Nice and clean. Great spot to enjoy the pretty Idaho outdoors.
Water is still chilly in May (understandably). Love the views of the local geology and wildlife from the lake.