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Nearby Lava Hot Springs, Idaho (Air Miles)
-Cities With RV Parks-
8.93 miles NW
12.73 miles SW
27.58 miles NW
31.32 miles SE
33.18 miles NW
-Other Nearby Points-
Lava Hot Springs 113
1.26 miles NE
Portneuf River Warm Spring 93
12.08 miles NE
Flags West
I-15 X31
14.20 miles SW
Pebble Creek Ski Area
15.05 miles NW
Idaho
Lava Hot Springs
Most Recently Reviewed
Lava Hot Springs KOA
Latest Review Submited On
2012-08-17 11:55:00
5 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Camp Information
Sites
95
Date of Stay
September 2008
Latest Rate
$32



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
no
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes (River)
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
5   8   8   
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2008
$32
Price includes tax which is a bit over priced for what you get. Park has no Cable, Wi-Fi, 50 amp, or pool. It has two sections, a lower under larger trees and an upper which has smaller trees 15 - 20 feet tall all of which need to be trimmed. We did not enter the lower section but it was hard to find an upper section site where you could avoid contact with small tree branches. We were on the high end of the park and had barely enough water pressure to take a shower which probably is not an issue on the lower sites. A fairly active railroad track is less then 200 yards from the park and town. There were a few over the air TV channels which we left on all night to drown out the train noise. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2005
$27
Nice park. Owners very helpful and friendly. Close to the hot springs and to downtown. The restrooms and showers are very clean and well kept. The campground has two levels with the lower level having very large trees. A few pull through sites. Some noise from the trains and the highway but not too bad. Very nice for a couple of days. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$22
Basic family operated campground. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Camp was within three blocks of Lava Hot Springs Hot Baths, a state operated facility. We spent the entire afternoon and evening there. There are 4 pools ranging from 104 to 110 degrees. Camp is on small river that runs through town. It was close to highway and train but noise was not bad. They have little supplies, but every store in town is within walking distance. It is a nice area to spend a day or two. Hot Springs also operates a large pool complex in the summer with waterslides and such. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
95
Date of Stay
August 2012
Latest Rate
$46



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes (River)
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
4   8   1   4   3   5   5   10   7   7   
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
no  yes  question  yes  question  
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
no  yes  question  no  question  
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[ 4 / 10 ]
August 2012
$46
Campground has 30 & 50 amp area. We were in the old 30 amp area with FUSE boxes. Our power blew those old screw in fuses and we had to wait until morning to get another fuse. We had only our fridge and clock using electricity. We left messages on their answering machine, but they did not return our calls. Employee in the morning didn't know where the answering machine was. Dusty campground that advertises that they deliver pizza to your site. The kitchen area is messy and dirty and not appetizing. STAY AWAY! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2011
$40
We love this park and have stayed here several times. Pros: location is within walking distance to hot springs. Riverside sites are beautiful. Bathrooms/showers very nice and private. Cons: sites are small, railroad and highway noises are loud. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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[ 1 / 10 ]
August 2011
$45
This was one of the worst KOA's we stayed at during a 2-1/2 week vacation. Sites are crowded and you are either at the edge of a tiny dirty river or about 10 ft from a major highway. We moved from our "pull thru" site because it had a half buried building in front of the space to one by the freeway - lots of semis and several trains run by. No river access for the kids which wasn't a big loss considering. Sewers are not capped except by large rock or tin can - smell is terrible. Has to be a health hazard. Find a different spot to stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Camp Information
Sites
23
Date of Stay
September 2010
Latest Rate
$22



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
no
Water
yes
Sewer
no
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes (Stream)
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
6   
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
question  
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
question  
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[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2010
$22
This place is not for everyone but we liked it. Had a spot 20 feet from the river with electric water is available but not at all sites. No sewer hook up. People are very friendly would definitely stay here again if in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
85
Date of Stay
July 2012
Latest Rate
$40



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
no
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
no
Tents Allowed
no
Family Friendly
no
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
2   9   7   9   
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
question  yes  question  question  
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
question  yes  question  question  
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[ 2 / 10 ]
July 2012
$40
Since you cannot put specifics on this website, lets just say the staff is 'get in your face' rude. The sites are on top of each other. The river view sites are way above the river and you can barely see it if you lean over the fence. You are right off the main road so there is a lot of traffic noise. They lock up the bathrooms at night so we did not use them. And make sure you read the list of rules, because they are all over you, if you break them. The shade trees were great and they did come around and pick up your trash. I would not stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2011
$40
Beautiful little park in a beautiful location. The Good: Friendly greetings; a quiet park (we were here during the week, I think weekends are busier); just far enough away from town for peace and quiet, but close enough to walk to the Hot Springs, which are amazing. This park is right up against the hill behind the KOA park, so the train is further away and relatively quiet. Trains tend to blow their whistles at the other end of town. Nice grassy location. The only thing I regretted was that we were right under a light. The stars are amazing if you can put a tree or two between you and the lights. The one warning I would issue is the water pressure is extremely high (95 lbs). We blew out a hose, but without our regulator we could have damaged our RV. Would stay here again when we are in the Lava Hot Springs area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2011
$45
As far as Lava goes, Mary's place is a decent place to stay, if not the best RV park in Lava Hot Springs. Due to the draw of the pools, RV's pay a premium to stay in Lava. To sum this park up, it is a large grassy area with mature trees. The spots are very close. The hookups are older but seemed to work well for us. The staff was accommodating, not super friendly. The entrance to the park is a single lane road and can be tricky as you cross the river. We had cars trying to go around us as the line to check in pushed us back a ways. Once checked in, our site was adequate. Still on the expensive side, but we knew that going in. The fire pits are small and we decided to not have a fire as the smoke and noise would have been right near the side of the RV next to us. The train is annoying, however it adds flavor. The park was quiet after hours. We did hear they had an issue with dogs as owners were not picking up after them. I would hate to see them ban dogs as many people travel with their pet. We did not see any problem, but that could have been due to the park owners cleaning it up. Overall, a nice place that will probably only get better as all the money they make goes right back into the park. I'm looking forward to seeing what improvements they make! We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Camp Information
Sites
87
Date of Stay
September 2011
Latest Rate
$33



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes (River)
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
6   2   7   7   
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
question  no  yes  question  
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
question  no  yes  question  
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[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2011
$33
Our experience here was different than other reviews because in September we were the only RV here. We had some train noise but not after 10 PM, when it was very quiet. It is a close walk to one of two hot springs and not far from the large one. We were able to get DirecTV from our site. Yes, the hookups are old but 50 amps worked fine and we backed in on the grass site with no problem and it was very level. The normal fees here are $45 but during off season in September we paid $33. This time of year this is a decent location for the hot springs that are available. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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[ 2 / 10 ]
July 2011
$4 9
In 25 years of RVing, this was the worst experience we have ever had. It was definitely meant for campers, not RVers. Lots of tenters, dogs and kids run loose throughout the park, everyone walks through others spaces, noisy. It does have lots of shade and is right on the river. May be perfect for families with kids, but not for older RVers. No enforcement of hours. Awful! We camped here in a Motorhome.
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[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2011
$40
Our family loved the park and the location by the river and the close to the hot pools in town. The down size is that the spots are too close together and there was no room to open slide out and awning. You had to choose which you wanted to open. The camp was not crowded over Memorial Day weekend as it was snowing and raining. Camp staff was fantastic. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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