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Campground Reviews

Jun 17, 2026
This was our 3rd trip back! We love the location and it’s proximity to town. We can walk everywhere.
Jun 17, 2026
Very relaxing!
Jun 17, 2026
Camping site next to the river is also next to the road. Quite noisy. But the site was close to the hot springs.
Jun 17, 2026
The whole process is easy, the employees are kind and helpful and it's always clean and tidy. We love this place.
Jun 16, 2026
always a pleasure to spend time at this campground, beautiful location, friendly staff and very clean
Jun 16, 2026
Friendly service,very accommodating,clean and very easy access. Beautiful surroundings!
Jun 16, 2026
Had a nice quiet week! Coming back with my 90 yr old mother this weekend. This is my favorite place to go with my motorhome! I come hear at least once a year. Very peaceful place with nice people.
Jun 16, 2026
Awesome
Jun 16, 2026
Very nice spacious site, very friendly staff! I don't know what, besides the river, constitutes this place as a holiday because there are only a few random amenities, but the proximity to the water park and hot springs and river floating are worth it. Very nice and well maintained KOA!
Jun 15, 2026
We loved Cabin L49’s location away from the road and along the river. Really loved how the entry and patio faced the river. Really appreciate the clear info on linens and the reminder call before our arrival. Campground & cabin was well taken care of, loved the close proximity to town. Only wish would be for better storage in the cabin, maybe a bench/ledge near the entry door for bags & shoes.
Jun 15, 2026
The bathrooms & showers were fantastic! The gentleman that came everyday to clean out our firepit was awesome!
Jun 15, 2026
Awesome friendly staff and park was kept nice
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 14, 2026
Nice campsites. There was some confusion when I requested a paved site. I did not know I also needed to request a paved site with paved patio. We got a paved site without the paved patio. Maybe, when talking to KOA employees making these requests there should be more specifics.
Jun 14, 2026
Brand new sites in the expansion. Nice restrooms and showers. Fun view of the trains going by. The staff were helpful and friendly. We were able to walk to town which was nice. The main grounds had the dog parks which was terrific but it would be and I hope they refine the trail between the camps. Glad we stayed, fortunately for us we camped close enough to the river that we could hear it.
Jun 12, 2026
Loved the deluxe cabins. Great views of the river. Very clean with friendly staff. Can't wait to come back!
Jun 11, 2026
We enjoyed our stay and the hot springs were great
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 09, 2026
Lovely, clean grounds and updated luxury cannon too. Super staff. Perfect and met every need we had during our stay.
Jun 09, 2026
Lovely staff, very well maintained campground, the campgrounds along the Portneuf River are very relaxing and convenient to downtown Lava Hot Springs. The only downside is the train traffic that runs all night long. Bring noise canceling headphones, heavy duty earmuffs or really good ear plugs. It’s worth it!
Jun 09, 2026
On the Hwy and train tracks. So noisy can’t sleep the people there will make eye contact with you and then look the other way. I’ve never seen a KOA like that. OK the bathrooms are clean and the trash was picked up, but I would never stay there again their excuse for having no activities for the kids not even a swimming pool is they have so much going on in town that is not necessary.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your stay didn't meet your expectations. We would love to talk with you and will be reaching out to discuss your experiences with you.
Jun 08, 2026
Jun 08, 2026
Campsite was clean and well maintained. Employees were nice, but the constant "do this/don't do this or we'll fine you was a bit... off putting. But maybe the overall cleanliness was a result of those threats?! Overall a good experience and I'd stay there again.
Jun 08, 2026
We enjoyed our stay! We ended up having to use the facilities this time due to some issues with our toilet. Restrooms were clean and convenient! Staff was helpful and friendly as they always are! We will definitely be booking again next year! Thanks!
Jun 08, 2026
Jun 08, 2026
Jun 08, 2026
Clean and well maintained. Only drawback is the noise from the highway. We would stay there again.
Jun 06, 2026
Jun 04, 2026
Beautiful location. Well maintained.
Jun 04, 2026
Condition of facilities exceeded expectations. Highway noise was very loud with semi jake brakes running throughout the morning, day, evening and night. Not as peaceful as what we would have liked but the cleanliness of the bath/shower house and sites made up for it. One other small negative is the $6.00 a night fee I had to pay for my ADA service dog.
Jun 03, 2026
We stayed in the most adorable Cabin! The facilities are kept pristine. The staff is super kind and helpful. The location is perfect and a short walk to anything you might need in town.
Jun 03, 2026
Everything was amazing. My only complaint would be that I wish the daily cost was lower.
Jun 03, 2026
Peggy is the best!
Jun 02, 2026
Jun 02, 2026
Cabins were awesome. Loved the variety. Great customer service.
Jun 02, 2026
Jun 01, 2026
Beautiful scenery and very serene right on the river. I loved that it was right next to the town but it still was very secluded. Easy check in and nice amenities!
Jun 01, 2026
This is the best KOA we’ve stayed at, and we’ve been there twice. Our back in site was right next to the river and had a nice patio and grass. It’s only a short walk to the hot springs, raft and tube rental and restaurants. Highly recommend.
May 30, 2026
We enjoyed staying in the dry cabin.
May 29, 2026
May 27, 2026
Very dusty and people driving wat too fast is the campground.
May 27, 2026
Great campground with great supporting cast
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
Lava KOA East was fabulous. The staff was friendly & responsive, environment safe, and amenities unparalleled. Will be back and will DEF recommend!!
May 26, 2026
Very nice, clean, roomy and hospitable campground. Most amenities, mini store on site and things for the kids to do!
May 26, 2026
Everything was great. The staff was super friendly even helped us locate our spot. The staff in the gift shop were exceptionally polite and kind. I hate those trees, though they stick to everything and get all over the place. Very hard to get off your shoes. I’ll definitely stay here again, but not in May lol
May 26, 2026
For a short notice reservation this place was accommodating. The place was clean and the spots for large fifth wheel trailers were nice.
May 26, 2026
Beautiful area but is next to a busy road with lots of diesel truck and trailer traffic. Also across the road is train tracks with frequent train traffic.
May 26, 2026
My son had his tent in the back of the truck our first night, and it was so cold he moved it to the ground. We were charged an additional $50. The table at our camp site was teetering and unstable. The railroad tracks and traffic on the highway were loud all night long. We had a visitor for an hour in another car during our stay and the camp host came by and wanted us to pay for that vehicle.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your tent frustration. We encourage guests to book a site that accommodates a tent/RV combo to avoid extra charges. Thank you for bringing the picnic table instability to our attention. We ask visitors to stop by the office due to limited parking at sites
Jun 15, 2026
We recently stayed 2 nights in mid June in Deluxe Cabin L49 and had a wonderful stay. I think the biggest win for this campground is the location, right on the Portneuf River. RV spots 2-16 probably have the most ideal layout right next to the river with a shallow bank. But cabins L49 & L50 both face the river. There is some vegetation blocking most of the view and access, but you can still spot the river through the gaps and definitely can enjoy the sound. We really enjoyed having the front of the cabin and the KOA patio facing the river rather than the camground. I found the location well kept with a small dog park, small playground, and large covered group patio with BBQ and counter space. Our cabin was nicely kept and clean upon our arrival. Linens are not provided and clearly listed on the booking, and I also appreciated the call before our arrival reminding us of that. Inside you have a small bar sink, small mini fridge with freezer shelf, microwave, and standard paper filter coffee pot (no coffee supplies provided), A/C and separate heater. They also did provide a kitchen towel, dish soap and sponge. WiFi worked well during our stay. The only negative mark I'd give on this smaller deluxe cabin (where the bunks are in a small closet like room) is the lack of storage space. The bunk room maybe has enough room for a couple backpacks on the floor, and the only good floor space otherwise is next to the entry door where you could fit maybe 2-3 small suitcases. The location is also an easy walk to the hot springs and one option for river tubes (10 min) and maybe only 5 min more into town. There is some noise from the highway and train tracks night and day, but it wasn't an issue being back by the river and the trains didn't use their horn. Would definitely stay here again!
- Ken Bauer on Google
May 29, 2026
온천까지 걸어서 5분 정도의 거리에 있어요. 가본 캠핑장 중 가장 멋진 샤워시설을 가지고 있고, 깨끗하게 관리가 잘 되고 있습니다. 오피스와 약간 떨어져있는 자리는 나무가 작아서 그늘이 아쉽긴 해요
- Lalisa Ji on Google
May 28, 2026
Location can't be beat. Quick walk into town. Showers nice and clean.
- Greg Hogan on Google