Best Glamping near Bancroft, ID

Lava Hot Springs West KOA houses some of the area's most accessible glamping accommodations, with yurts and deluxe canvas tents situated along the Portneuf River. These elevated stays include comfortable mattresses, electricity, and climate control options that traditional camping lacks. One guest noted, "This is not camping, but it's the perfect spot if you want to be around all the fun action of Lava Hot Springs." The riverside glamping units at Downata Hot Springs offer a more secluded luxury outdoor experience with yurts featuring proper beds with linens, private decks, and proximity to natural thermal pools. Both locations maintain impeccable cleanliness standards in their glamping accommodations while providing easy access to hot springs, a significant draw for visitors seeking comfort alongside natural attractions.

Downata Hot Springs glamping resort combines natural thermal pools with upscale outdoor stays just outside Downey. The property features heated swimming pools alongside glamping yurts that remain accessible year-round, making this a distinctive four-season glamping destination. According to a camper, "This place is spotless and well-cared for," with particular attention paid to the glamping areas. Guests at Lava Hot Springs' luxury canvas accommodations can walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the famous hot springs, with the campground offering convenient bookings for river tubing adventures and other local attractions. Winter visitors particularly appreciate the climate-controlled yurts at Downata, which provide a warm retreat with quick access to steaming mineral pools—a unique combination not commonly found at standard campgrounds in the region.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Bancroft, Idaho (17)

1. Lower portneuf campground
15 Reviews
Lava Hot Springs, ID
8 miles
"We parked our 34 ft motor home right next to a river waterfall and did some fishing. A fire pit was already established. Excellent spot right outside of town with good cell service."

"It's a no frills campground with 8 sites with tables and fire pits. There is a pit toilet in the picnic area (a very short walk)."
2. Lava Hot Springs West KOA
11 Reviews
Lava Hot Springs, ID
10 miles
Website
+1 (208) 776-5295
"But it’s the perfect spot if you want to be around all the fun action of Lava Hot Springs. You’re walking distance to the river, restaurants, the pool and all the fun stuff in Lava."

"Kid, pet friendly, walking distance to food and fun. One of the best KOA’s we have stayed at."

3. Mary’s Campground
8 Reviews
Lava Hot Springs, ID
9 miles
Website
+1 (208) 776-5026
$40 - $85 / night
"Not all campsites have a fire pit, so you have to rent one. There’s also not a “play” area. This campground is nice, but it’s a little tight."

"There’s a paved trail around all of the camp sites for bikes and skateboards and the owners are incredibly friendly. Clean bathrooms /showers as well."
4. Downata Hot Springs
10 Reviews
Downey, ID
25 miles
Website
+1 (208) 897-5736
"Great little cabins with bathrooms the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool. In the summer time the pool is nice and cold and there are water slides."

"The loft above had 2 twin beds, the main floor had a full size bed, futon, closet, full kitchen and a bathroom with both shower and tub. Close walking distance to the hot pools and restaurant."

5. Caribou National Forest Emigration Campground
5 Reviews
Montpelier, ID
29 miles
Website
+1 (541) 351-1182
$20 - $100 / night
"Our site had enough flat areas for two 2+ dome dents. There was a little path to the bathrooms."

"There's a trail from the upper loop that goes to the large parking area at Emigration Pass, where there are other trails. There's some noise from Hwy 36, which is nearby though not visible."
6. Malad Summit Guard Station
3 Reviews
Downey, ID
32 miles
Website
+1 (208) 236-7500
$60 / night
"It is close to the reservoir of you need to cool off and there is also the creek which runs right next to it! It has picnic tables and a bbq grill and sleeping space inside for a few people"

"Bathrooms and developed campsites with plenty of trees and a creek running through it!"

7. Maple Grove Hot Springs
1 Review
Preston, ID
30 miles
Website
+1 (208) 425-6803
"Camping gets you access to the hot springs from check in until 4pm the next day. There’s running water in the bathhouse with a toilet and shower. There’s yoga classes included in the price as well."
8. Wolverine Canyon
4 Reviews
Firth, ID
38 miles
+1 (208) 478-6340
"Our timing worked out for the Idaho Falls area and Wolverine Canyon came up as an option. It’s all paved road until you get to the mouth of the Canyon, then it’s a well maintained gravel road."

"About thirty minutes outside of Blackfoot before you hit gravel road. We only drove a short distance on gravel before we parked in a wide spot that had a fire pit."

9. Willow Flat Campground
5 Reviews
Bloomington, ID
42 miles
Website
+1 (541) 351-1182
$20 - $120 / night
"Large fire pit, at the back of the campground, the creek was 10 ft from our tent. Trail for hiking right there and the cleanest bathrooms!"

"They are close together but it doesn't feel like it because there are so many trees and the creek that runs through the campground is loud enough to drown out other's noise. Great fishing and hiking."
10. Montpelier Creek KOA
6 Reviews
Montpelier, ID
42 miles
Website
+1 (800) 562-7576
"Staff will help ensure a relaxing stay. Pool is heated but not hot, due to being in the trees there is a few floating items but gets cleaned every day. Creek runs through the front of camp."

"We booked a tent site online and pulled in around 8 pm on a Monday night shortly after the covid shutdown. It was raining and the temperature was 37 degrees and due to drop to 29 overnight."

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Anthony B.
Guide
Jun. 24, 2019
Downata Hot Springs
Great place to stay in the winter
Cold winter months and you need to get away? Wow we rented a cabin three times this last winter. Great little cabins with bathrooms the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool. In the summer time the pool is nice and cold and there are water slides. There is RV and tent sites as well as group sites and 3 small cabins, 3 medium cabins and three large cabins/houses. They also have several yurts. This year they also have covered wagons you can stay in(cute idea on a tent cabin). The staff is friendly and courteous. There is a small cafe and store. There is a restaurant that has a great sirloin dinner if you call ahead to make dinner reservations. Over all a great place to camp summer or winter.
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Susan V.
Ranger
Jul. 14, 2020
Caribou National Forest Emigration Campground
Nice Forested Campground, But With Some Road Noise
Stopped here overnight on a mid-weekday on the way from Great Basin National Park to Grand Teton National Park. Nice, forested campground. There's a camp host up front that has firewood for sale. (We didn't need any, so didn't interact with them.)

My photos are from campsite #8. Many campsites were reserved for Thursday through Sunday, but no problem mid weekday to get a first come, first serve site in early July.

Our site had enough flat areas for two 2+ dome dents. There was a little path to the bathrooms. Each bathroom had two stalls, but for COVID-19 times, one stall was closed off and there was a sign on the door saying that one person was allowed in the bathroom at a time. No showers.

Water was across from our campsite. Each campsite has a table and fire pit. Some sites had little paths that went between them, so if you had multiple sites together, you could walk between them without going to the little road through the campground.

Lots of four-wheelers around, but nothing too crazy. I believe this is a trailhead for winter sports (snowmobiling?). There was a little dirt road that went off from the campground that we didn't have time to explore. Not sure about hiking trails from the campground.

The campers here were quiet and respectful, but there is road noise from the highway that runs sort of above the campground. Trucks use the highway and it's on a little bit of a grade, so you could definitely hear them. I wore earplugs and (even as a light sleeper) slept just fine. That's why I knocked a star off.

No bear boxes, but bears didn't seem to be an issue. We just kept our food in the car. There were chipmunks around who could try to steal food if you left it out, just like with any campground.

Lots of summer flowers! Also lots of summer mosquitos, but that's expected.
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Julie
Scout
May. 31, 2021
Wolverine Canyon
Lots of dispersed camping options
We needed a spot to spend the night on our way back to Montana. Our timing worked out for the Idaho Falls area and Wolverine Canyon came up as an option. It’s all paved road until you get to the mouth of the Canyon, then it’s a well maintained gravel road. A few washboard spots but easy to tow a trailer even 30 ft long. Most camp spots are right off of the main gravel road. Saw several camps set up over Memorial Day weekend, and we didn’t have a problem finding a spot for the night. Lots of spots have some wear and tear from target shooting, previous camping, ruts in mud, etc, but more than suitable for a boondocking setup. Be sure to pay attention to BLM boundaries, as there is some checkerboard ownership with private lands and the fence boundaries aren’t always signed. Beautiful setting! Lush, green, rugged rock cliffs along the drive.
Jordan H.
Guide
Jun. 3, 2024
Maple Grove Hot Springs
Great camping and great hot springs
This is one of my favorite places on earth. They have tent sites, van sites and a selection of shelters to choose from. Camping gets you access to the hot springs from check in until 4pm the next day. There’s running water in the bathhouse with a toilet and shower. There’s yoga classes included in the price as well. The bathhouse also has a nice little shop with snacks and gifts. They sell tinfoil dinners too if you want to really relax. Highly recommend! They offer volunteer days as well where you can camp and soak in exchange for volunteer work.
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Shelley T.
Guide
Aug. 4, 2018
Montpelier Creek KOA
Very nice but very noisy
It was a great campground but there were some very noisy people duromg quiet hours that no one seemed to monitor...
Mary M.
Traveler
Jun. 5, 2022
Wolverine Canyon
Quiet and simple
About thirty minutes outside of Blackfoot before you hit gravel road. We only drove a short distance on gravel before we parked in a wide spot that had a fire pit. We could hear the babbling creek all night. So soothing. So quiet. Poor cell service.
Beth B.
Scout
Jul. 27, 2021
Willow Flat Campground
One of the best!
My boys thought this was the greatest spot we’ve ever found…. Site 53 was by far the best in the camp. Large fire pit, at the back of the campground, the creek was 10 ft from our tent. Trail for hiking right there and the cleanest bathrooms! Camp host was friendly and helpful with on questions about exploring the area. My boys could have stayed two weeks fishing the creek! Lots of trout. Saw a moose! The water was freezing, but clean and refreshing. It was just the right altitude to provide relief from the summer heat. We did not have reservations but we’re able to find this spot and several others to chose from on a Monday-Wednesday. Seems it filled up with reservations from thurs -sun.
Shani C.
Ranger
Jun. 24, 2019
Downata Hot Springs
2nd Cabin Only Bigger
We had returned but had got a cabin with a loft. There are only 3 loft cabins. They are super cozy, and come with a full kitchen. The loft above had 2 twin beds, the main floor had a full size bed, futon, closet, full kitchen and a bathroom with both shower and tub. Close walking distance to the hot pools and restaurant. The 3 of us were comfortable and not felt like we were in a tiny space.
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Jon M.
Guide
Jul. 27, 2025
Lava Hot Springs West KOA
Not camping, but still great
Don’t get me wrong. This is not camping. But it’s the perfect spot if you want to be around all the fun action of Lava Hot Springs. You’re walking distance to the river, restaurants, the pool and all the fun stuff in Lava. We were on site #1 which is by the playground and dog park, because we had both on our reservation. At first we were upset at our location, but it was actually great. Everything is clean and well managed and management made sure people kept to the quiet time.