Bloomington, Idaho sits in the Bear Lake Valley at an elevation of 5,900 feet, where summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F. The area's high-desert climate creates cool evenings even in summer, with overnight lows often dropping into the 40s. Camping options near Bloomington include several developed rv sites near Bloomington, Idaho and surrounding communities, most requiring reservations during the peak season from June through August.
What to do
Hot springs soaking access: At Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park, enjoy quick access to natural thermal pools. "The location is directly across the street from the hot spring pools. At the back of the RV park is a trail you can walk along the river and will come to a place where you can enter the river right into a hot spring," notes Debra M.
River tubing adventures: Campers staying at Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park can enjoy water activities steps from their site. Mark F. shares, "The river is not a lazy river float but an amazing short rapid filled 15 min rip through the towns river. There is a shuttle to bring you back to the drop in to do it over and over again or a short walk."
Reservoir fishing: Devils Creek RV Park provides direct access to Devils Creek Reservoir. "My wife and I wanted to get off the road after traveling all day. This place is very convenient. Located right off I-15, it sits right upon the Devil Creek Reservoir," writes Mike C., who also mentioned spotting cattle grazing across the water.
What campers like
Scenic mountain drives: The route to Cub River Lodge & RV Park offers stunning mountain vistas. According to Melissa D., "I have been so blessed to have shared fun times on razor rides on all the many trails up the Mountainside. There is the Deer Cliff Lodge and plenty of campsites all up the Cub river."
Direct lake access: Some RV parks offer immediate water access at Bear Lake. GoWhereYouAreDraw N. reports about Epic RV Park & Marina: "This site does have direct access to Bear Lake however it is very close to the highway with no privacy or trees. Sites are very close together and don't have any firepits."
Natural hot springs: Belmont Hot Springs RV Park features natural thermal waters. Pouyan B. states, "Love this place. Love hot springs, love all the open space. Nothing but love for this park. We went in the winter and we were able to jump into the hot springs and my family loved."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most RV parks near Bear Lake operate from May through October only, with peak season running June-August. Reservations become essential during summer months.
Internet access limitations: WiFi availability varies significantly between campgrounds. At Cub River Lodge, Brandon noted, "There is no cell service here but they do offer Wi-Fi. Not sure if it was due to the amount of people, but the wifi was useless as we couldn't even make a phone call."
Site spacing issues: Many RV parks feature tight sites with minimal privacy. P.H. warns about Devils Creek RV Park: "Warning - Some of the spaces felt like extremely close quarters especially with slide outs. The picture below shows one of the older full utility locations. Some units may not have much room to slide out without contacting the utility boxes."
Tips for camping with families
Check for family recreation areas: Look for campgrounds with open spaces for children. About Devils Creek RV Park, P.H. notes, "Some of the high number units without utilities had larger spaces between them, almost appearing as an extra space between two units people were using for pet/kid play areas."
Consider reservoir water conditions: Water levels fluctuate seasonally, affecting swimming options. At Devils Creek RV Park, Summer reported, "Loved the water, even though it was low. The sticky mud on beach made everything a bit more difficult. We had fun none the less."
Look for nearby hiking trails: Families can explore natural areas surrounding many campgrounds. Beck S. enjoyed Belmont Hot Springs RV Park: "Find the scuba Hot Springs pool. Just beyond that is a yellow gate. We were given permission to walk down that road... it winds back into the most beautiful landscape. Lots of flowers and birds and bugs and wildlife."
Tips from RVers
Level site confirmation: At Traveland RV Park, Jason S. reports, "The sites are super nice and level, and have great grass area to relax in." This park also sits "far enough off the road you don't notice the highway noise."
Reserve pull-through options: Some campgrounds offer convenient pull-through sites for overnight stops. Michelle E. shared about Devils Creek RV Park: "This campground was convenient to come in late and leave early. We called ahead and they were very accommodating. Manager gave us an end site we could pull in, stay hooked up, went to bed, got up early and headed out."
Check hookup details: Hookup specifications vary between parks. AnnMarie H. appreciated that Belmont Hot Springs RV Park offered "Full hook up" and noted the "$40 overnight rate was great. They had two spots side by side available for our rv party of two."
