No entrance fee for single vehicles. Boat trailer parking is $5/day or a $40 annual pass is available (May 15–Sept 15). America the Beautiful passes are accepted; Idaho State Park passes are not. Parking is available in designated areas only.

Fire Restrictions: Lucky Peak Lake is aligned with other federal agencies and conforms to Stage 1 fire restrictions year-round.

Traveling north, passing through high canyon basalt cliffs along the Boise River, you will cruise past two Lucky Peak State Park Units, Sandy Point and Discovery. Continue up Highway 21 and make a right onto the dam. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by beautiful Idaho mountains on your left and a panoramic view of Sandy Point on your right. The views don’t stop there—continue on to the Dam Recreation Area and discover just how lucky you are to be here! Lucky Peak Dam Recreation Area is our largest and most popular recreation area managed by USACE at Lucky Peak Lake.  It is comprised of Barclay Bay, Turner Gulch, Lydle Gulch, Middle Cove, and Foote Park. 

Barclay Bay: At Barclay Bay you’ll find Barclay Beach, Middle Cove, and a large boat trailer parking area connected to the first boat ramp providing access to Lucky Peak Lake. Dogs are not allowed at the swim beach to help maintain cleanliness and safety. Seasonal park hosts are often on site to assist with annual passes, provide information materials, and answer questions. Please note the Barclay boat ramp is typically available from June through late August. 

Turner Gulch: This area consists of a small boat trailer parking lot with lake access via boat ramp. It is the longest boat ramp at Lucky Peak and, weather permitting, normally remains useable year-round despite lake level fluctuations.  

Lydle Gulch: The trailhead of Lydle Gulch offers a starting point for hiking, biking, and equestrian enthusiasts with primitive roads connecting to adjacent public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, as well as connecting to the Oregon National Historic Trail. Disc golf enthusiasts will also find two primitive 20-basket courses open most of the year. 

Middle Cove: Several picnic sites with shade canopies serve this small area located adjacent to Barclay Bay.  Highly popular with picnickers, swimmers, and divers, arrive early to secure a spot! Boating is restricted to paddlecraft only in this cove for safety, marked by several buoys. 

Foote Park: A designated interpretive site featuring the Arthur and Mary Hallock Foote House historic area. This area offers opportunities for a self-led local history lesson, fishing the river, exploration of the basalt cliffs, and beautiful south facing canyon and riparian area views along the Boise river.  

Please consider the following when planning a trip to Lucky Peak: 

• Wood/charcoal fires only in agency-provided grills.
• No rock fire rings or ground fires.
• No portable charcoal grills.
• Propane/liquid-fuel stoves are allowed.

FACILITIES

Kiosks & Information: 
Fee machines are located at Barclay Bay and Turner Gulch. Both are active during the recreation season

Information kiosks are located throughout the area

Seasonal park hosts at Baclay Bay can assist with annual passes and visitor information

Bathrooms: 
Multiple vault toilets are located throughout Barclay Bay, Turner Gulch, Middle Cove, and other developed areas

Dumpsters & Sanitation: 
Lucky Peak is a Pack It In – Pack It Out area. Pack-it-in/pack-it-out bags are available at bathroom locations
Dumpsters are located at Barclay Bay, Middle Cove, and Turner Gulch
Bathrooms are not to be used as dumpsters

No potable water available at this location

Boating: 
Boat trailer parking is available at Barclay Bay, Turner Gulch, dam spillway overflow area, and along designated roadway areas
Boat ramp areas are for loading and unloading only—no fishing or swimming

Picnic & Day Use: 
Day Use Only: Camping or overnight use is not allowed inside designated day-use areas

Picnic areas with shade canopies are available at Middle Cove, Barclay Bay, and other locations

Interpretive: 
Foote Park features the Arthur and Mary Hallock Foote House historic site, offering opportunities for self-guided interpretation and local history

OPERATION SEASON 

Open year-round

Sunrise to Sunset 
Recreation season is May 15 – September 15, when fees and reservations are in effect

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fees: 
No entrance fee for single vehicles 

Boat trailer parking is $5/day or $40 annually (May 15 – September 15) 

America the Beautiful passes are accepted. Idaho State Park passes are not accepted 

Parking: 
Park only in designated or clearly signed areas. Do not impede traffic. Overflow parking is available at the Spillway 

Pets: 
No pets allowed on Barclay Bay swim beach  

Dogs must be leashed in developed areas unless otherwise posted

Fire Restrictions: 

Lucky Peak is under Stage 1 fire restrictions year-round
Wood or charcoal fires are allowed only in agency-provided grills
No rock fire rings or ground fires
No portable charcoal grills
Propane or liquid-fuel stoves are allowed

Recreation: 

Swimming and beach access at Barclay Bay (no pets allowed on swim beach)

Fishing, paddleboarding, scuba diving, kite surfing, etc.

Hiking, biking, and equestrian access at Lydle Gulch

Disc golf: Two primitive 20-basket disc golf courses at Lydle Gulch

Water Safety: 
Life jacket loaner stations are available at Turner Gulch and Barclay Bay
Children 14 and under must wear a life jacket at all times on the water
A life jacket must be available for every person on board any watercraft

Cell Service: 
Coverage is extremely limited. A Marine VHF radio is recommended. Channel 16 is for emergencies. Channel 9 is for recreational boat communication

OPERATING AGENCY

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
Walla Walla District