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Robie Creek Park Group Shelter

Lucky Peak Lake — lakeside, hiking

Location: Boise, ID, ID

Price: From $40 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Robie Creek Park is a secluded day use area at the confluence of Mores Creek and Robie Creek on the edge of the Boise National Forest.Robie Creek Park has a playground facility, six shade shelters each with a table and stand-up grill, three vault toilets, and one group shelter with 10 picnic tables, high-top serving counters, two large grills and a hot coal bin.This park is alongside the seasonal Robie Creek in the foothills of the Boise Front. Basalt canyons, ponderosa pines, granite outcrops,

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/robie-creek-park-group-shelter to be notified when sites open up.

Robie Creek Park offers a beautiful, well-maintained recreation area at the confluence of Mores Creek and Robie Creek with excellent boating opportunities, swimming, and trail access. Google reviewers consistently praise its scenic location, cleanliness, and quiet atmosphere with amenities including picnic tables, grills, and vault toilets.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area. Raptors including Sharp-shinned Hawk and Cooper's Hawk also documented.

Insider tips for Robie Creek Park Group Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 group shelter site) Group shelter has 10 picnic tables and is ideal for larger parties seeking organized camping New dog beach access available for visitors with pets

Skip Robie Creek Park Group Shelter if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You plan to visit November-April — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer solitude — Google reviews note this quiet park may become busier as awareness grows.

Best time to visit Robie Creek Park Group Shelter: September-October — Fall foliage and cooler temperatures create beautiful conditions with lower river levels. May-June — Season opens in May; early visits avoid peak crowds at this popular federal campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Macks Creek Campground (Boise, ID), Shafer Butte (MOUNTAIN HOME, ID), Grayback (IDAHO CITY, ID), Ten Mile Campground (Idaho City, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Robie Creek Park Group Shelter

Cell signal at Robie Creek Park Group Shelter (Boise, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Boise, ID, ID★ 4 (2 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Robie Creek Park is a secluded day use area at the confluence of Mores Creek and Robie Creek on the edge of the Boise National Forest.Robie Creek Park has a playground facility, six shade shelters each with a table and stand-up grill, three vault toilets, and one group shelter with 10 picnic tables, high-top serving counters, two large grills and a hot coal bin.This park is alongside the seasonal Robie Creek in the foothills of the Boise Front. Basalt canyons, ponderosa pines, granite outcrops, and steep loose slopes can be seen from the area.The lake provides great boating opportunities with Robie Creek Launch Area a short walk away. The park area has a playground and buoyed swimming area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You plan to visit November-April — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You prefer solitude — Google reviews note this quiet park may become busier as awareness grows

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 group shelter site)

Group shelter has 10 picnic tables and is ideal for larger parties seeking organized camping

New dog beach access available for visitors with pets

Best: September-October

Fall foliage and cooler temperatures create beautiful conditions with lower river levels

Best: May-June

Season opens in May; early visits avoid peak crowds at this popular federal campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area. Raptors including Sharp-shinned Hawk and Cooper's Hawk also documented.

Location

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208-343-0671· Lucky Peak Lake
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Getting there →

From the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Highway 21, turn onto northbound Highway 21 towards Idaho City. Continue straight along Highway 21 for 9.2 miles, passing by Lucky Peak Dam and the Forest Service Nursery. Continue straight after crossing the Mores Creek "High Bridge" another 2.3 miles. Approximately mile-marker 21, as the road begins its decent into Mores Creek canyon and the speed limit reduces from 55MPH to 45MPG, prepare to make a hairpin left turn onto Robie Creek Road. Continu

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lucky Peak Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Lucky Peak Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Robie Creek Park Group Shelter cost per night?+
Robie Creek Park Group Shelter costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Robie Creek Park Group Shelter open?+
Robie Creek Park Group Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Robie Creek Park Group Shelter have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Robie Creek Park Group Shelter?+
Robie Creek Park Group Shelter is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Robie Creek Park Group Shelter?+
Robie Creek Park Group Shelter is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Robie Creek Park Group Shelter?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Robie Creek Park Group Shelter is rated moderate. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Robie Creek Park Group Shelter open, and what are check-in times?+
Robie Creek Park Group Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Lucky Peak Dam and Lake Official WebsiteBureau of Reclamation- Lucky Peak Lake levelsUSACE Rules and RegulationsLucky Peak Lake Map and Brochure
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$40 /night★ 4 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Macks Creek Campground

Boise, ID

From $20/night

Shafer Butte

MOUNTAIN HOME, ID

From $20/night

Grayback

IDAHO CITY, ID

From $20/night

Ten Mile Campground

Idaho City, ID

From $20/night

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