Arco, Idaho Campground | Craters of the Moon / Arco KOA Journey

Our park is a quiet, peaceful and restful place. You can relax and enjoy the views from all directions. Do plan to see some fabulous sunrises and be prepared for beautiful sunsets!

This award-winning campground sits at the edge of the Lost River Range and Mount Borah (Idaho's tallest mountain). The campground is only 19 miles from Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, where you can explore vast lava flows, cinder cones, and lava tube caves created by ancient volcanoes. Discover mountain lakes and hot springs or watch for deer, antelope, elk, and moose. Ride your ATV up a volcanic dome or on the many trails in the valley - some city roads even allow you to ride to the trails. The Lost River Valley is now the "off-road capital of the West." There are literally 100s of miles of off-road trails to explore, right from the campground. Then quietly relax at your spacious site shaded by mature trees, enjoy the heated pool, or frolic with your dog in the pet playground. Stay in an easy Pull-Thru RV Site with cable TV or a cozy Camping Cabin - or pitch a tent. This KOA has free Wi-Fi and a great gift shop. Join in the fun at nightly ice cream socials (seasonal). Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 75 feet. Open from 1 April to 30 September. Your hosts: Alan and Barbara Zimmer

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
75' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Pool (5/27 - 9/17)
Snack Bar ($)
Propane ($)
Firewood ($)
Pavilion
Bike Rentals ($)
Dog Park

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Very kind gentleman opened cabin for me and turned on heat. Cabin was clean and well lit. Very nice experience, even if loop road was closed 4/9/2024

- Carol Walker on Google

I stayed in a cabin Mid June and it was exactly what I needed. I wasn't expecting to see the Tetons from the cabin but I was pleasantly surprised when I could. Highly recommend this KOA... 9/26/2023

- Morgan G. on Google

This is one of our favorite places to stay on our Montana summer trips. Our site was level and everything worked. The staff is friendly and Jasmine is awesome. Our latest stay was perfect 9/16/2023

- Debbie Needham on Google

Campsite Staff and Owner were friendly and accommodating. Campsite a short distance to Crater of the Moon National Monument. If you want or need full service this is the place to stay. 4/11/2024

We had a lovely stay in a RV that was very roomy, comfortable, and with all the amenities you need. The owner, Allen, was so nice and welcoming. He even carried in our luggage (for 2 seventy year old women). The next morning he showed up to carry our luggage out... 4/10/2024

They opened up early for us and were great people 4/3/2024

It was a convenient stop in our travels. First night of three we had no power, no fault of the park! 10/1/2023

The amenities lack the finesse of some other KOA sites, but that’s compensated with the friendliness and helpfulness of the people of the KOA. We’ve been here for the third time, now with a power outage. The people went out of their way to help us. Great! 10/1/2023

The campground was in need of some TLC. There were branches on the sites & roads along with many dead branches on the trees. The bathrooms were clean & we didn’t use the laundry facilities. Thru no fault of management... 9/28/2023

Arrived late, check in was easy, but the arrival shed could have used a little more light inside(too dim to see arrival board). Morning reveille thanks to the neighbor was special...but otherwise it was quiet and relaxing. 9/28/2023

The young man at the front desk was outstanding - very friendly, helpful and professional! The park looked clean, our site was level and all of the hook-ups worked as they should, and it was quiet at night. The laundry room was clean and the washer and dryer worked well. 9/24/2023

Friendly staff, extra clean, delicious waffles!!!! 9/22/2023

Very friendly. Sites are good. KOA overall very clean. Would like to recommend improving dog run area. Very small and not well maintained. 9/21/2023

The RV had everything we needed. You just need to get a new American flag for your flagpole. The one that's there is kind of shabby-looking. I would be happy to rent here again. 9/18/2023

Lovely, quiet campground. Prefer it over the larger camp grounds. Would definitely stay again. 9/17/2023

Very clean Campground. Friendly staff. All good. 9/17/2023

Variety of site amenities available, from no hook-ups to full hook-ups. Dump station. Picnic table & fire pit at each site, pool. Sites are decently spaced. Gravel roads & sites. Some trees & grass between sites. Enjoyed the coffee & waffle breakfast. Would stay here again... 9/15/2023

Every clean, friendly staff, great sunsets and night skies 9/12/2023

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KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

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Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
Premium Tent Sites
Well lit after hours check-in service

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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend

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WHEN: September 6-7, 2024

WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 6th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 7th for FREE*.

WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.

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June - King Mountain Car & Tractor Show

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Jun 21, 2024

Annual car show!Tractors old and new. Cars old and new. Kids entertainment. Craft fair. Food vendors. Music in the park & more.Come and Enjoy! www.kingmountaincarshoww.com

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Local Area

Arco also offers hiking not only at the Craters of the Moon National Monument. Through the USDA Forest Service there are several trails to be considered. A few include Upper Iron Bog Lake and Fish Creek Summit, which are located just outside of Arco up Antelope Creek. Upper Iron Bog lake trail is partly through rough terrain. This lake is lovely to look at but doesn't have fish. Elk, deer, and grouse are noted to be a site to see here. The best time to take the trail is early July through mid-October. It is about 1.5 miles and is an easy to moderate trail. Fish Creek Summit is not only in one canyon. As you follow the trail you will come across Deer Creek Canyon as well as Horse Thief Canyon and across a rocky ridge with patches of alpine fir and lodge pole timber. Visitors will enjoy the rich bouquet of wildflowers as well as spot a few domestic sheep. This trail is about 4 miles and is an easy to moderate trail to take during the best time of the seasons beginning in July through mid-October. We also have a natural arch just behind Number Hill.

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King Mountain offers Hang Gliding as well as Paragliding. Each of which have their own challenges. The launch site is located in nearby Moore, ID. There are three launches, two upper and one lower. The lower launch is 7,400 ft and is used more when there are strong winds because it is a wide open flat slope launch. The upper launches are at 8,100 ft and have a more restricted setup, one north and one south. The northern launch has a steep slope launch and the southern launch is more of a wide open flat slope launch that overlooks the lower launch. King Mountain hosts Hang Gliding and Paragliding championships in June each year. In 1997 King Mountain was chosen for both the World Point Finals Championships and the National Paragliding Championships.

A vast area of sagebrush and lava, this high desert is a stark contrast to the mountain ranges that border it. Most of it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the area offers a whole new set of recreational possibilities. Visitors can camp, look at wildflowers, ride all-terrain vehicles, hunt, and explore areas such as Kings Bowl, a huge blow out in the lava caused by hot magma exploding as it contacted water just below the earth's surface.

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Each year around the middle of July many events take place that just can't be missed. Many of which include; parades, picnics, rodeos, quilt shows, nuclear exhibits, sidewalk sales, dancing, and much more. This weekend long eventful occasion can be enjoyed by children as well as adults and is fun for the whole family.

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