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4.1 (16 reviews)

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Off of Discovery Pointe
Michelle P.

There are a few different parts to this park. The largest part is the reservoir and I've never taken a boat out on the water, so I can't speak much to it. Sandy Point Beach is the highlight of this park. It is a wide stretch of beach with plenty of room to spread out, even in the time of COVID. The parking lot is wide and long - you can easily find a spot close to where you want to park your stuff. There is a large fountain which helps keep the water moving. This water is pretty cold! It's fed straight from the reservoir which comes from the mountains. Another great part of this state park is the Discovery Point park which gives you access to the river. This is a favorite access point to paddleboarding, kayaking, and rafting, because the water is very calm and placid as it is between two sets of dams. You will need to pay $5 to park - bring cash! :)

It got busier, but here are the beach views!
Amelia S.

We swam and played at the Sandy Point Beach for HOURS! The parking lot is close to the sand, there are relatively clean bathrooms, paddle boat rentals, and plenty of space to spread out, even on a holiday weekend! You do have to purchase a pass to enter, or already have the state parks pass. I assume they have more information on their website. There is goose poop all around the sand, but bring a rake and you'll be fine! Bring some shade, LOTS of water, and enjoy! The water is cold, but you can see some fish swimming by and it makes all the difference in the heat which makes it worth it. Great family-friendly activity. Enjoy!

Coolin' off! ‍
Amie A.

There are two different places you can post up at Lucky Peak, and each provides a different experience. One is to go to that cove area with the big fountain of water in the middle (Sandy Point). There they have paddle board rentals and all sorts of lake toys. The caveat is that you also have to pay for parking. This isn't my favorite spot, I'd give this area of the Lake 3 stars...it's always so crowded and just never feels very relaxing. However, just last week, I came to find that there is a whole other area where you can swim. It's scenic, less-crowded, and get this...you don't have to pay for parking! I'd rate this area of the Lake 5 stars. Since discovering this gorgeous lounging spot, this has become my go-to place to take a dip in the water, get a little sun-kissed-glow, and hide away by the water and read. Ahhh, it's glorious! (Maybe this part of the Lake isn't as hidden as I thought it was, but I just can't believe that after 6 years of living here I just discovered it?!) So how does one get here? Drive past Sandy Point. You'll then see to your left a reservoir-looking area and soon after that, you will see lots of boat trailers, turn left there and park in any of the parking lots (they also have street parking). Walk towards the lake and you'll see several sets of stairs that take you down to the water. And viola! You're there. Side note: this area of the Lake also has picnic tables, bathrooms, and BBQ's. Beautiful, serene, and a perfect little escape just a few minutes out of town. Check it out!!

Phillip Y.

Wow, this place is as good as I heard folks from Micron told me. It is definitely beautiful. However, I visited Sandy Point which has an E Coli warning. At the gate, the attendant warned people of swimming in it. Still, children and adults were swimming in it. I just took a brisk walk from Sandy Point to Discovery Park. I also saw the boat launching area which does not have a fee gate but a deposit box for boat launching only. The Boise River is just amazing to see as you walk along it. Great for biking, walking, jogging, etc. Plenty of restrooms in both parks and your parking fee of $5 is valid in both parks requiring a fee. There are two dams which are nice to stop and take a look. However, I will be forever in awe of the ridge line with the sky. Within 10-15 minutes from Boise, you cannot beat this sort of nature excursion. Typically, I have to travel an hour to 3 hours from Philadelphia to see decent vistas. No problems here and I was able to catch my 5PM flight back to Philadelphia.

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Prestige Water Sports

Prestige Water Sports

4.8(13 reviews)
10.5 mi

We have been looking to buy a boat for a few years now. Honestly, it seemed pretty scary at first…read more We found a boat online that we thought we would be interested in, we called and made an appointment to view it. At our appointment, we felt very welcome they had a cute welcome sign with our name on it and Chad was very knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. There was no pressure to buy at that moment he gave us time to think about it and call at a later date when we had made up our mind. Once we knew it was the boat for us Chad helped us with all the paperwork and even added on a free Un winterization package and offered to take us out on the lake for the first time. We learned how to use our boat and explored a new to us lake. Honestly, I thought buying a used boat we would not get the service as if we bought a brand-new boat, but everyone at prestige treated us as if we bought a brand-new boat.

We had the best experience with Prestige and all the employees! We bought the boat from out of…read morestate and everything in the process was seamless. We bought the boat in November and there was no haggling or uncomfortable conversations. We worked out a deal to keep the boat in Idaho until we were able to come get it in May! Scheduling a time to visit in May was super easy and they went above and beyond when we arrived. There was a bow on the boat and a personalized sign as we walked in the door. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We did some shopping in their proshop area for all of our gear and they offered us a generous discount for purchasing our boat with them! We did a demo on the water the day we picked it up and learned about all the features on the boat. We had a minor issue once we got back to the house, but Chad was there to answer our questions after hours and fixed the problem without hesitation. We got our boat home and she's in the water ready for a great summer! All thanks to Prestige and the awesome staff!!

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Boise River Raft and Tube - Crowded river

Boise River Raft and Tube

4.0(28 reviews)
4.5 mi

Boise River Raft and Tube is a great way to get some nice floatation device if you don't have your…read moreown or if you are bringing visitors who don't have a floatation device. At the end of the float, Boise River Raft and Tube has a designated rented raft and equipment pick up spot, for easy dropping off of your equipment. It is nice not having to lug around the gear after soaking in the sun for a few hours. They also have a bus shuttle service which takes you back to the top after floating down to the bottom. Service is always great. The workers are friendly and have good knowledge on how to have a safe and fun floating experience. Pro Tip: For those not wanting to ride the bus back to the top and going in a group. Consider parking a vehicle at the bottom, piling into another vehicle, and then driving to the top. After you float down with your group, hop in the car at the bottom and pick up the vehicle at the top. Though the bus ride back to the top isn't anything to be feared and is a great option.

My mom and I had the BEST time floating the river with Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals. Bill and…read morehis daughters not only helped us get into the water and make sure we were knowledgeable about the float, but also helped us get back out at the end. We got very lucky catching the river on a very empty day! The raft was comfortable, we were given paddles and life jackets, and just laughed the wholeeeeeee way down. I can't wait to come back with my husband and kids to do this again soon! The absolute best!!!

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Indian Creek Sports & Storage - 2024 SeaArk Center console with Suzuki 140 Jet

Indian Creek Sports & Storage

3.2(12 reviews)
16.8 mi

They did right by me! We recently moved to Kuna from Lake…read moreForest, California last November. We bought our boat brand new from Anglers Marine in Anaheim, California in 2013 and faithfully serviced it there since new. The boat has been used mostly in coastal off shore waters from Long Beach to San Clemente and occasionally in the Colorado River in Arizona and Nevada. Well maintained and serviced every 2-years from bow to stern and the trailer no matter what, we fixed it. Our recent saga begins last January 2023 when the boat ran hot in the driveway during a routine start up. I called to make an appointment for service and was told the 1st available service appointment was April; 3-months out. With no other option we waited. During the service it was determined a thermostat housing was needing to be replaced and it was on backorder. So we waited for the part to come in...waited and waited. Still on backorder and the boat in storage unusable we moved to Kuna Idaho. I brought the boat up and put it in storage here while we continued to wait for the backordered part...March 2024 started to show some decent weather so I reached out to Indian Creek Sports & Storage just about 3-miles from my house. There I met Troy who patiently listened to my sob story and with his seasoned experience and advice he convinced me to bring it in for a look as he suspected the water pump and not the thermostat housing was the problem...I asked him if I needed an appointment and he simply said..."go get your boat and bring it in"...I was shocked...so I did. The boat was there for about a week at which time the backordered thermostat housing from Mercury Marine had come in and I took it over and delivered it to them. A day or two later I got a call from Darren who introduced himself as the mechanic working on my boat and he told me the water pump was in bad shape and best to replace it with the thermostat housing and then everything will be correct with a baseline for further diagnosis if required and I agreed. A few days later Darren called me said the boat is ready and runs perfect! My boat wasn't there more than 2 weeks including the time it took to get the water pump and during that time I also met Steve, Chris and others who are all very pleasant, approachable and knowledgeable....Once I got my boat home I carefully examined the work and I can say it looks like a factory installation. Perfect. As happy as I am to have this year long odyssey finally over I'm more pleased to have a trusted team of Marine engine and propulsion technical advisors and mechanics only 3-miles from my house who do what they say and don't mind explaining things in natural language.....and that Darren is a Genius!

I brought my new boat here for a lower unit repair, and it was a nightmare. They missed a simple…read morebut critical safety step: they didn't "safety wire" the bolts. Because of this oversight, the entire lower unit almost fell off while I was out on the water with my wife and daughter. It was a terrifying experience that put my family in direct danger. When I took the boat back, instead of apologizing for the mistake, the owner was incredibly rude. He blamed my motor's custom design for the issue, even though the real problem was his shop's failure to secure it properly. He eventually fixed it, but then called me just to gripe and complain about how he "wasted his time" on a "dumb motor." A professional shop should know how to follow basic safety specs the first time. The owner's lack of accountability and his aggressive attitude are completely unacceptable. Save yourself the stress and the safety risk, take your boat somewhere else!

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Allan Marsh Marine RV Commercial Truck Center

Allan Marsh Marine RV Commercial Truck Center

4.6(8 reviews)
11.7 mi
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Thanks Rick the 2006 Kodiak is a great truck. The truck was as described. Being a guy who likes to…read moretouch taste and smell anything I buy before I buy it I was more than apprehensive about ordering a $40,000.00 truck over the phone. But as my wife's medical condition will not allow me to leave her for extended periods of time so I took a chance and I'm glad I did. I love driving it. Your driver showed up to seattle on time and seemed a great guy. I'll keep checking your sight for other things I might need in the future. Again thanks

i cannot say enough how thoughtful and kind these guys are, especially jeremy. we were recently…read moreon a road trip with our travel trailer, when a spring broke on our trailer. we limped back in to boise, in search of an RV dealer or service center that was open on saturday at 3:00pm. Allen Marsh sales office was open, but their shop was closed. I met Jeremy, and told him the situation, and he called several places around boise until he found me a set of springs. he went above and beyond, bringing us bottles of water while i was changing the spring. he was a true problem solver. i have rarely met or interacted with such a kind and helpful person. if you are looking to buy an RV or you need some service in Boise, I highly recommend Allen Marsh. These are some of the nicest people you will find anywhere.

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