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.
Our local area is well known for the World Famous Hot Springs. These sulfur-free hot springs are open year-round except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Driving distance from the KOA registration/general store is two minutes. Walking distance is about eight minutes. Our newest deluxe cabins are only 150 yards away from the hot springs. The Olympic Swimming Complex is open everyday from Memorial Day until Labor Day and Indoor Aquatic Center with Portneuf Kiddie Cove is open year-round with limited weekend hours during the off season. When visiting, you have a wide array of activities to do; Zipline, Wagon Rides, Shopping, Dining, Museum, Hiking, Walking, Bingo, Massage & More. Detailed information can be found on their website www.lavahotsprings.com.
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.
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
Fishing Seminars and Maps at Trail Creek Lodge, Soda Springs. Stream, lake and ice fishing around the area. License required (available at Sunnyside Sinclair, 10124 E. Highway 30). Info from Idaho State Fish and Game at 208-232-4703 or Online. Maps and Information.
Feel the Thrill! Check out Lava's funnest adventure. Year round recreation for everyone. Zip line 2 hour tours arranged daily, call ahead for reservations. Special group tours available upon request. Come on out for some fun!
155 E. Main St.
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Lava Hot Springs has several parks throughout the town some first come first serve for use. Buddy Campbell City Park is on the west end of town which includes playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball diamond, volleyball poles, pavilions and restrooms, to reserve this park contact City Hall at 208-776-5820. There are 4 other parks available to rent for your family reunion or party owned by the State of Idaho Foundation. For more information contact Lava Hot Springs Foundation at 208-776-5221.
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
History of Lava and South Bannock County. See our Poha - Land of Healing Waters exhibit and traveling exhibits. Admission is $2.00. Lava Souvenirs and postcards available. Located on main street.
110 E. Main
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Pebble Creek Ski Area (just north of Lava near Inkom) boasts a 2,200-foot vertical drop, 54 runs, large gladed areas, and three chairlifts. Fun, friendly and affordable!
3340 E. Green Canyon Rd
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83245
Idaho Parks & Recreation has online Bike and ATV Trail Maps for our area. There are many unmapped trails in the area. To ride on paved roads in Lava Hot Springs and surrounding area, all ATV's and dirt bikes must have insurance, registration, and license with off road sticker on the vehicle. They must also have a rear view mirror, horn, tail light, headlight, brake light, turn signals and riders under 18 years old must wear a helmet. You cannot ride on any STATE or FEDERAL maintained roadway. County roads o.k. unless restricted by individual county, city, etc.
Available all around the area. Snow shoe rentals and trails at Baker Ranch. Cross-country skiing is best at Pebble Creek Camp Grounds, off the Blazer Highway.
11716 S. Dempsey Creek
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
The City of Soda Springs is 25 minutes away, where you will find a fun captive geyser, watch it every hour on the hour, Oregon Trail ruts running through the 8th hole of their golf course, natural fizzy water, and one of the last Drive-In Theaters in the state!
Caribou National Forest is 20 minutes away, where you can ride on ATV's or enjoy a hike in the Pebble Creek resort area. View the Portneuf Falls just outside of Lava Hot Springs 8414 So. Blaser Hwy.
Pocatello is 35 minutes away, where you will find any kind of shopping you are looking for. Check out Southeast Idaho High Country website for things to do in the area.
Formerly called Dempsey Ridge Golf Course has reopened for the 2020 season. Open Monday-Saturday this 9-hole course is $20 with a cart.
9898 Merrick Rd
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
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