Reservations are available at Downata Hot Springs, a privately operated campground outside Downey, Idaho, open from April through October and set on open terrain with full hookup sites accommodating rigs up to 72 feet. The property runs a water park alongside its camping operation, so families tend to be the dominant demographic here. Midweek visits in late July can leave entire rows of sites uncrowded, while Thursday nights and weekends fill quickly enough that sites feel noticeably compressed. Campers exploring campgrounds near Downey will find this one of the more facility-heavy options in the area.
The water features are the main draw. The main pool runs between 90 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, with water slides sized for older kids and a separate splash pad and baby pool for younger ones. Soaking pools are also on-site, though reviewers note these are best appreciated outside the summer heat. Sites in the D49 to D57 range draw consistent mention for their shade cover and proximity to open space, and Natalie G. notes they are "backed up to an open space for the most incredible sunsets."
Amenities include flushing toilets, pay showers (quarters required unless you use the pool locker rooms), WiFi, electric and water hookups, a dump station, and a small store with basic supplies. A snack bar serves pizza, burgers, and ice cream. Firewood is available for purchase and delivered to your site. The campground also has a swing set, sandbox, basketball court, and volleyball court. Alcohol is not sold on-site; campers should bring their own.
Site quality has drawn some criticism. Spots sit close together, and at full occupancy the density is noticeable. One reviewer noted conditions can get muddy during wet spring weather. Cleanliness, however, consistently earns high marks across reviews, and Jennifer H. calls it "a no frills with frills kind of place." Campers who want a quieter setup with fewer neighbors might consider Cherry Creek Campground to the south.
Description
Downata has many lodging choices for your vacation! We have six cabin three vacation rentals and four yurts to rent. Our campground has forty one water power hook ups, sixteen power only hookups, seven group areas, 10 basic sites with fire pit and table and several tenting areas, six teepees and a Cowboy Hangout. Our picnic areas consist of seven day pavilions for picnic use. Steak & Soak Specials available year around on Friday and Saturday evening. Dinner reservations are required by 2 PM of the day of arrival to guarantee dinner. We serve dinner from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Snack Bar open Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturday from Noon to 9 pm. Snack Bar offers hamburgers, pizza, milkshakes, and more! No reservations are required for Snack Bar purchases. We do offer breakfast by reservation on Saturday and Sunday morning. Breakfast reservations must be made the night prior to breakfast.
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Map & DirectionsDownata Hot Springs is located in Idaho near Downey
Address
25900 South Downata Road
Downey, ID 83234
Coordinates
42.38815883 N
112.08937128 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/6/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/13/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/6/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/13/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 41 min from Pocatello, ID
- 54 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 13 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 1 hr 15 min from Ogden, UT
































