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). The KOA East location is a clean, renovated campground with several new cabins, RV sites, and tent sites. The "World Famous Hot Springs" is only a short walk away from any campsite. These natural geothermal hot springs range in temperatures of 102-112 degrees Fahrenheit, and are sulfur free.
Local winter attractions include the Pebble Creek Ski Area. The 9,271' summit has breath taking views you won't want to miss. This small mountain ski resort is only 20 minutes away, and will challenge the best skier with steep slopes and moguls. A nice soak in the hot springs is a must after a long day of skiing, or traveling. Then slip into a private, quaint and cozy cabin at the KOA, and fall asleep to the sounds of nature. The Fire & Ice Winter Festival is held the first weekend of every February. This once voted "zaniest" event is one to attend, and reprieve those long winter blues. Enjoy wine tasting, great food, a light parade, a polar bear float, fire dancers, firework show, and live entertainment. Our local Baker Ranch provides snowshoeing and cross country trails.
Summer activities are available between Memorial Day thru Labor Day. The Olympic-sized swimming pool with a water park, river tubing, zip lining, biking, hiking, golfing, and fishing are popular summer activities. Fishing and swimming the Portneuf River from any of our RV campsites #2-16 is a memory to capture. Fishing licenses are available at the local Sunny Side Sinclair gas station. An afternoon of visiting the historic Chesterfield ghost town is visited by many guests of LDS religious faith, and historic interests. The world's only captive geyser is a scenic 20 minute drive East of Lava Hot Springs, in the small town of Soda Springs. While in Soda Springs, many adventurists enjoy range shooting, archery practice, golfing, Nordic Ski Association, and ATV riding. The Grand Teton National Park is 135 miles away and continuing on is Yellowstone National Park.
Another fun day trip is the Fort Hall Indian Casino, located 45 minutes North of Lava Hot Springs. Enjoy High Steaks Bingo, hundreds of slots, food, and well-known entertainment. For a complete line up of upcoming entertainment, visit www.shobangaming.com
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.
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
Take a nice float down the little river that runs through the town of Lava Hot Springs. Several rental shops in town offer tubes that seat anywhere from one to four people. Within an hour, you can float the river twice. Be sure to bring water shoes to protect feet, and prepare for an adventure!
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.
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
The two courses– nine holes located across from the Olympic Swimming Complex and the other nine in Lions Park on the river–are always available for some disc-winging fun. It is free to play with no reservations required. Frisbees are available at several stores in Lava. Download the course maps from the Lava Chamber of Commerce website.
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