The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to camp near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, with a river as your preferred activity/terrain? We've got you covered with over 280 options specifically tailored to your preferences. Whether you're looking for a rustic experience or something a little more luxurious, you'll find it here. Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), Retro Star Ranch (77 reviews), and Mountain View Glamping Yurt (31 reviews). With popular amenities like showers, trash, and campfires, and activities such as biking, wildlife watching, and swimming, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping trip. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price per night of $39. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in nature!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lava Hot Springs

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to camp near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, with a river as your preferred activity/terrain? We've got you covered with over 280 options specifically tailored to your preferences. Whether you're looking for a rustic experience or something a little more luxurious, you'll find it here. Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), Retro Star Ranch (77 reviews), and Mountain View Glamping Yurt (31 reviews). With popular amenities like showers, trash, and campfires, and activities such as biking, wildlife watching, and swimming, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping trip. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price per night of $39. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in nature!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lava Hot Springs

1. Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

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43mi from Lava Hot Springs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

This property was used by the Shoshone Indian tribe as a summer camp area. Later after the pioneers came they set up a dance floor and had parties here. The dance floor has since overgrown. This property has also been the host to never dams. It has been in our family for many years and we have enjoyed it.Learn more about this land:The campsites are located in a wooded area so lots of shade. 2 sites are creek side along maple creek and the other has a small stream and a pond. All sites have a fire pit available. All sites are carry in carry out. Easily accessible with a four wheel drive. You will need to cross maple creek to reach site 1. The road down to the river bottoms is a bit steep so 4 wheel drive is recommended. This area is ideal for tent camping.

2. Mountain View Glamping Yurt

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11mi from Lava Hot Springs · 1 site · Lodging

Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains of southeast Idaho at an elevation of 6500 ft, our yurt has magnificent views of Mt. Bonneville and the surrounding Pebble Creek Basin. Along with a handful of neighbors, within a private property recreational area, we are surrounded by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, with vehicle access from mid-May through mid-November each year. Pebble Yurt has a 30 ft diameter with a partial loft for a total of 900 ft2 of indoor living space. You will be completely off grid, but with running hot and cold water, solar electricity, and heating and cooling features. We also feature an indoor shower, sink, and composting toilet. Bring your ATV's, mountain bikes, or hiking boots to explore the Pebble Basin. Or take a short drive to Lava Hot Springs for world-class hot pools, water slides, or white water rafting. Fishing in the Portneuf River or Chesterfield Reservoir, exploring the Chesterfield historic town site, or trying out a zipline or go-cart are other local activities. Pebble Yurt was built circa 2010 by a retiring forest service employee to the highest standards. We've used that canvas to create a unique glamping experience for our guests, with the best creature comforts available in a wilderness setting.

3. Arcadia Legacy

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48mi from Lava Hot Springs · 45 sites · Tents, RVs

Come enjoy the tranquil undeveloped, best kept secret of the Bear Lake valley. We are just 10 minutes off North Beach. Camp above a natural pond, fed by multiple springs, or next to a grove of Ash and cottonwood trees. Listen to the chorus frogs, crickets and numerous birds and coyotes compete in serenading the closing day. If quiet is what you are seeking after a day of play on the water, in the mountains, or just relaxing in farm country, we've got ya covered.

4. Pocatello Field Office

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116 sites · Pocatello, Idaho

Floating, fishing, and flora and fauna galore are waiting for you at Pocatello Field Office! Anglers will be amped about the shoreside camping on the Blackfoot River, where juniper and sagebrush will fill your nose while you cast your line for stunning trout. Great horned owls, hawks, and eagles will soar over your head on the trails. There’s over 40 miles of them for hikers, bikers, and off road thrill seekers to enjoy at the Chinese Peak-Blackrock Trail System. It’s the backyard of the town of Pocatello, so stop into town for brews and supplies before heading out to the Bear River for a day or weekend long float. There’s rapids aplenty (and for all abilities) between the Bear River, Blackfoot River, and Portneuf River. Plus, campgrounds with canyon and forest views will ensure you maximum fun and relaxation at Pocatello.

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5. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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2666 sites · Levan, Utah

2.1 million acres of unique wilderness scenery just begging to be explored.

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6. Lava Pine Cabins

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4mi from Lava Hot Springs · 2 sites · Lodging

Gorgeous pine forested location with breathtaking views is just 7 miles from Main Street Lava Hot Springs. You get 2 privates cabins that can sleep 6 to 8 people in each cabin. Plenty of tent space to bring lager groups. Amazing fire pit, and a 1/2 mile hike loop around the property. Nice Bathroom, running water and power. So it’s glamping at its finest. Road is smooth enough for compact cars. This is not shared with any other renters. This property is great for large youth groups or Family reunions.

7. Bristol Park Historic Cabins

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0.5mi from Lava Hot Springs · 4 sites · Lodging

Bristol is bordered by the Portneuf River to the North and Mt Moh to the South, offering river access and a host of trails. Fishing in the river is great, boasting rainbow, cut throat, brook and brown trout. There's also a few great swimming holes right below the property, including a 15 ft. waterfall. Guests may hike trails to the old mines, or be directed to a plethora of trails for biking nearby. The setting at Bristol is uniquely peaceful for the busy tourist town of Lava Hot Springs. Although still technically within city limits, the place offers an atmosphere of it's own, seemingly outside of time. Once a miners camp and stage coach stop along the Oregon Trail, we have worked hard to maintain the buildings and grounds. With an abundance of trees, (bonus if you can name all varieties) the main compound is well shaded through the hot summer months. Our single room, quaint cabins have a shared bathroom with showers and towels available. We are a minutes walk from the hot springs and downtown, so no need to fight for a parking spot!

8. Skyline Mountain Resort

211mi from Lava Hot Springs · 169 sites

Discover a hidden gem in the heart of the Manti-La Sal Mountains, where our unique HOA community offers a serene escape just outside Fairview, Utah. Nestled in a charming rural town, our campground provides an inviting atmosphere that sets it apart from the rest. Our facilities include six cozy cabins, 42 RV spots, and 10 tent sites, all designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Guests can take advantage of exclusive access to our 9-hole golf course, refreshing swimming pool, and well-maintained tennis courts. Additionally, our pavilion rentals are perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of outdoor activities available nearby. Enjoy fishing in pristine waters, hiking scenic trails, snowmobiling across winter landscapes, cross-country skiing, and even snow kiting. With year-round activities and ample space for everyone, our campground is the ultimate destination for family reunions or a peaceful getaway. Experience the beauty and adventure that awaits you in our community!

Public campgrounds near Lava Hot Springs

Goodenough Creek Campground

14mi from Lava Hot Springs · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

Hawkins Reservoir Campground

18mi from Lava Hot Springs · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

Heart Mountain Spring Recreation Site Campground

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Heart Mountain Spring Recreation Site Campground

23mi from Lava Hot Springs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

26mi from Lava Hot Springs · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

Maple Grove Campground

27mi from Lava Hot Springs · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

Redpoint Campground

30mi from Lava Hot Springs · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

Blackfoot River Campgrounds

42mi from Lava Hot Springs · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

Pipeline Campground

46mi from Lava Hot Springs · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pocatello Field Office

High Creek Campground

47mi from Lava Hot Springs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Beth

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain View Glamping Yurt

LOVED Gurt the Yurt so much! Jennifer and family have designed a great space to relax and connect. The indoor and outdoor spaces are so functional and they have taken great care to offer amenities so guests can enjoy the space.

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PT

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Very quiet and cute camp site that is very close to town. It was a nice quick getaway. There was plenty of room and the sounds of the creek were relaxing. Our only caveat was that we wish we had known the porta potty was only there until mid September.

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Kody

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Our second visit. Awesome sit and great hosts. 10/10

K

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Awesome location! We loved it! Very private, quiet and lots of shade.

Jaina

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

We loved camping here! It is one of our very favorite spots to camp:)

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Kathryn

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

We loved our one night stay on Ken’s land. It was peaceful and private and we loved the site. The hill to get over to campsite 4 was steep, but doable in an SUV. The porta potty is about a 5-minute walk up and over the small hill, but it was never crowded and was clean. On Sunday morning around 10am we witnessed the bizarre landslide of rocks from whatever they were dumping down the mountain. As other reviewers have said it is pretty strange and happens in decently close proximity to site 4. We just made sure to keep our dog away from that side of the site. We would definitely come back here! We loved it.

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Cadence

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

We were on site 2 for a night and it was nice! Right next to the creek, it was great to hear it at night. I’ll add to some other reviews about the hill going in and out- we had a Mazda 6 with fairly new tires and were able to get back up the hill alright, but it was still a little scary 😬 so just know that if you don’t have 4 wheel drive and it happens to rain or your tires are bad, it may not be worth the risk!

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Nicole

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Beautiful piece of land. This is my families second time here and we love it. We were there on Labor Day weekend and even with all four sites being booked we barely heard or saw any of the others. If you are looking for a place to just disconnect you can’t go wrong picking this place. Ken is a great host and very responsive.

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Baylie

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Legacy

Loved tent camping in Bryce’s land. He was an excellent host and was so so helpful!!

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Ramon

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Arcadia Legacy

The place is quiet and peaceful. In close to Bear Lake and a small town, I'll definitely be coming back

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Hyrum

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Legacy

This was an incredibly peaceful place to stay, super close to the lake. Holli & Bryce are amazing hosts and willing to help with anything you need. Will definitely be back had a great time!

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Julie

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Legacy

Nice spot, Bryce and Holly were awesome hosts. Nice grassy area with a beautiful view.

Jessica

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

This was a really great private site. The owners wetr lind enough to lead me down to the area. The access road is steep and rocky but fun to drive on. It would be best to have 4wd and this site you cross a creek. The entry is across from the green house at 4514 where the big rock mound is. The toilet was clean too just down a bit next to sites 2 and 3. I enjoyed my stay and had a nice fire. My lab enjoyed being off leash a bit while we were in the site area.

Pamela

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Mountain View Glamping Yurt

Jen and Jed's place was well stocked for different party sizes. They thought of everything to offer a comfortable and fun stay!

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Blake

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Lovely Private Campground! Very spacious and secluded with a babbling creek. Couldn’t have been happier with the stay.

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Rohit

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Mountain View Glamping Yurt

We loved everything about this place! Every little detail has been carefully thought out, and it shows. The views are stunning, and the privacy makes it feel like your own hidden getaway. Couldn’t recommend it more!

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Nadine

August 2025

12 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Arcadia Legacy

Beautiful, quiet spot overlooking farmland with a GREAT sunset view. Bryce & sons were easy to talk to & helpful.

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Angela

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Great location, mostly secluded. We love how safe and blocked off this area is because we don't worry about our kids playing out of arms reach. Of course we watched them by the creek but the large camp area has plenty of space for them to explore within eyesight. There were other campers there this time (we camped here last year in the fall and it was completely empty) and they didn't obey the quiet hours rule (10 pm) which made it kind of hard getting our kiddos to sleep until almost midnight every night once the music stopped but that wasn't a trip ruin-er for us. We still enjoy our time playing in the creek, hanging out by the fire, and listening to the crickets and awesome nature sounds that we could hear all day and most of the night. We appreciated the porta-potty as well. Will definitely return!

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Boz

July 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Awesome spot by a little creek. The kiddos and dogs loved the playing in the water. Had a great time, going to return again.

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Jared

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

We had a great time camping here! Just a quick overnighter on our way to Blackfoot. We definitely missed the sign to campsite #4 so we ended up driving to the wrong spot at first. Campsite #4 is your first right once you go down the hill off the main road. I’ll echo what’s been said by others that the dirt roads are steep but manageable in an AWD crossover/SUV. Our campsite and bathroom (chemical toilet) were both clean. Be prepared for bugs but they weren’t as bad once we started the fire.