Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Lava Hot Springs KOA East is located 11.5 miles off of I-15 (exit #47). This clean, renovated campground with several new cabins, RV sites, and tent sites is just a short walk away to The "World Famous Hot Springs". These natural, geothermal. sulfur-free hot springs range in temperatures of 102-112 degrees Fahrenheit. If traveling to or from Grand Teton National Park or Yellowstone National Park, Lava Hot Springs is the perfect stop to refresh your vacation and continue feeling the great outdoor vibe.
Local winter attractions:
Other local summer activities are available between Memorial Day - Labor Day.
In the 1800's, the natural hot springs served as neutral ground where men of all tribes and ethnicity would come together in peace and soak. Today you will find the same thing! Visitors from all over the world come to the sulfur free hot springs to soak and relax. Choose from five different soaking pools with temperatures varying from 102° to 112° degrees Fahrenheit. These pools feel wonderful in the winter.
Dressing rooms, showers, restrooms and coin operated lockers are part of this beautiful and clean facility. For hours and prices please refer to their website.
THE HOT POOLS WILL BE CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION AS OF OCTOBER 13, 2025 AND WILL REOPEN APPROXIMATELY NOVEMBER 7, 2025 (OPEN DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE).
430 E. Main St.
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
These little gardens are a delightful sight. Meticulously maintained and free to the public, they are nestled down in naturally formed lava reef. This is a great little detour to take during your time in Lava Hot Springs. The Sunken Gardens are located near the Hot Pools.
This facility in Lava Hot Springs just keeps getting better! Enjoy the Summer Olympic Swimming Complex with steep speed slides traveling 30 mph, diving platforms, diving boards, curly slides, basketball hoops and large pool. Enjoy the spacious shallow area where young ones can play for hours. Year round Indoor Aquatic Center has 25yd pool, aqua climb wall, diving board, basketball hoops. New Portneuf Kiddie Cove shallow pool for the little ones with sprays, geysers, dumping bucket, slide and more. Rent the party room for your next birthday party or family reunion. Take advantage of the family discount rate on Wednesdays!
195 N. Center
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Tubing the Portneuf River is a popular summer activity that opens June 1-September 15. The entrance into the river is not located at the KOA, but is walking distance from the campground.
Our campers may fish in the river, right from the campground if they wish, and on a lucky day will snare a good trout. Another popular spot for fisherman is the Chesterfield Reservoir, located about 30 minutes from the campground. We have seen great catches come back to the campground from that spot (no fish tales here!). Stop in the store to pick up your Southeast Idaho fishing guide.
Lava Hot Springs' annual "Fire & Ice" Winter Festival. Events start the first Friday of every February with wine tasting and Hors d'oeuvres at the historical Riverside Hotel. Click on the URL below for a list of events that follow throughout the weekend. http://fireice.lavahotsprings.org/
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
"Tour De Lava" annual "Spring" bike ride. Registration is online at
www.barriessports.com
Open Swim Event for Dogs is located at the Olympic Swimming Complex 2nd Saturday of September every year. Refer to website for details.
195 N. Center
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Olympic AAU World Class Swimming Pool with it's 33-foot high diving tower two fun curly waterslides and two 60 foot speed slides, diving boards, water basketball and kiddie area in summer. A Year Round 25yd Indoor Aquatic Center with Aqua Climb climbing wall, water basketball and Portneuf Kiddie Cove and Hot Tub. Party Room rental available.
195 N. Center
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Pure all natural mineral water is 102°F -112°F. No chemicals, sulfur or odor. 5 pools - 2 outdoor gravel bottom pools, 2 Jacuzzi pools and 1 rock bottom pool. Dressing rooms, heated floors and coin-operated lockers. Visit the gift shop for Lava Hot Springs souvenirs.Open Year Round! Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
430 E. Main St.
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
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