Pocatello KOA

Come join us in the "Gateway to the Northwest", Home of Idaho State University. Known as the U.S. Smile Capital, Pocatello is famous for its hospitality. Our philosophy is to make every visitor's stay memorable and fun whether you're staying the night, a few days or a few weeks.

The quiet Pocatello KOA is surrounded by mountains- perfect for skiing and snowmobiling in winter and for rock climbing and hiking the rest of the year. Then soak your aching muscles in Idaho's world-famous Lava Hot Springs, only 25 miles south of town. Pocatello's Ross Park features a swimming pool and sporting activities and hosts the Pocatello Zoo, the Bannock County Historical Museum and a full-scale replica of an 1800s fur-trading post. Visit Idaho State University and the Museum of Natural History on the campus. The campground offers grassy, shaded tent sites with fire pits and 85-foot-long, extra-wide pull throughs. Or enjoy some Kamping Kabins. For your group, the meeting facilities can hold 30 people with catering available.

Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend is May 8th and 9th - Pay for Friday, May 8th and kamp Saturday, May 9th for FREE! (not available on full hook-up sites).

Meet Your Hosts

Campground Amenities

• 30 Max Amp
• 85' Max Length
• Wi-Fi
• Snack Bar ($)
• Propane ($)
• Firewood ($)
• Pavilion

• Convenience Store & Gift Shop
• Catering available
• Planned Activities Available
• Tours

• Self-service convenience foods offered
• On site Laundry open 24 hours
• Families

• Chuck wagon Breakfast Served Weekends
• Game Room
• Motorcycle Clubs

Campground Activities

Chuck-Wagon Country Breakfast

Join us for our amazing chuck wagon camping breakfast with several menu items to choose from at old west prices! Served hot & with a smile Saturday & Sunday mornings from 7:30 - 10:00 am

Rock Climbing at Ross Park

Relatively short basalt cliffs with perhaps 70 routes bolted. This is a great place for toproping or learning to lead. There are plenty of good faces and cracks.

Snow Sledding at Bartz Field

 

Ross Park Aquatic Complex

The Ross Park Aquatic Complex (RPAC) is more than just a pool! It is a community gathering place for kids of all ages to play, recreate and have an all-around fun time. The complex is a reflection of the wishes of citizens and civic leaders to provide for the well-being of the community by providing a positive summer recreational experience. 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Monday Labor Day weekend All hours are weather permitting 208-234-0472 .

Pebble Creek Ski Area

Mount Bonneville, the highest mountain in the Portneuf Range, was formed as the range uplifted. The western slopes were left with steep grades while the eastern slopes rolled more gently towards Pebble Creek. In 1937, the U.S. Forest compiled a report classifying the eastern slopes of Mount Bonneville as superior for downhill skiing. Popular local folklore says that Averell Harriman had Mount Bonneville considered as a site for his Sun Valley, but found the road access to the east slopes too difficult. However, skiing on Mount Bonneville was destined to be. Some young Pocatello dare devils longed to schuss down powdery snow-covered hills on their wooden slats equipped with bear claw bindings. Skiing near Pocatello was born in 1947 when these men formed the Alpette Ski Club. They pooled their resources and purchased a portable New Sweden Rope Tow, installing it in "Ski Bowl" near the present day Forest Service amphitheater on Scout Mountain.

Lava Hot Springs

Lava's Hot Pools Relax in our World Famous Natural Hot Springs! Our New Pool is Open! Our Hot Pools are perfect for soaking your sore muscles after an exciting day of playing in Lava Hot Springs! Swim, Dive and Slide at Lava's Olympic Swimming Complex & Waterpark Watch Videos! - Buy Passes Online Our Olympic Pool and Speed Slides are open through for Labor Day weekend. Our Indoor Aquatic Center is open year round! Our NEW WATER SLIDES have a 60 foot vertical drop with a terminal velocity (max speed) of 38 mph! The free-form Olympic size swimming pool has 50 meter racing lanes and a dizzying 10 meter diving tower overlooking a 17-foot depth of clear, warm water. Our Olympic AAU World Class Swimming Pool with its 33-foot high diving tower won the National Gold Medal Award for its exclusive design.

Local Attractions

Pocatello Zoo

The Pocatello zoo specializes in wildlife native to the Intermountain West. Contact the zoo for information on animals, admissions, and special events.

Lava Hot Springs

Lava Hot Springs are Idaho’s World Famous Hot Springs and Olympic Swimming Complex.

Idaho State University

www.isu.edu/

Local area information

For further local area information, visit www.pocatelloidaho.com.

Scenic Drives

• Bear Lake Caribou Scenic Byway
• Pioneer Historic Byway

State Parks

• Massacre Rocks
• Bear Lake

Jensen Grove Park - Blackfoot, Idaho

Jensen's Grove Park: Beaches & Lakes, Hiking & Walking, and Playgrounds & Play-spaces This is a great place for families with kids of all ages. In the summertime the lake is filled up & is fun for swimming, boating, jet skiing, etc. There are several playgrounds for kids, lots of picnic space & also open grassy areas for playing. The park is surrounded by a paved walking trail where you can walk, bike or take your dogs too! There is a skate park too for your skateboarding enthusiasts. And all of this is for FREE! 20 Min from the Pocatello KOA North on I-15 To get to Jensen’s Grove, take Blackfoot Exit 93 off Interstate 15, turn east, towards Blackfoot City Center. Turn left at the first light on Parkway Ave and follow the road to the park entrance.

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