Best Glamping near Cambridge, ID

Downata Hot Springs, located in Downey, Idaho, houses a variety of glamping accommodations approximately 70 miles from Cambridge. Their upscale camping options include comfortable yurts, cabins, and covered wagons with modern amenities. The glamping sites feature electricity, heating, and proximity to natural hot springs, allowing visitors to experience nature without sacrificing comfort. Maple Grove Hot Springs in nearby Utah complements the regional glamping scene with its yurts and luxury canvas tents alongside thermal springs. The Malad Summit Guard Station offers secluded glamping opportunities with electricity and toilet facilities while maintaining a rustic, natural setting. One guest shared, "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."

Hot springs access distinguishes the glamping experience near Cambridge, with multiple resorts featuring thermal pools just steps from luxury accommodations. Downata Hot Springs provides water slides during summer months and heated pools year-round, making it a four-season glamping destination. Lava Hot Springs West KOA, about 90 minutes from Cambridge, offers premium glamping accommodations within walking distance of the town's famous mineral pools, restaurants, and river tubing. Winter glamping remains popular as heated yurts and cabins provide cozy retreats after soaking in thermal waters. A recent visitor mentioned, "This place is spotless and well-cared for. We got some road tips and local history from the friendly camp hosts and had a very pleasant stay." Most glamping sites require reservations, with prices typically higher than standard camping but including premium amenities like comfortable beds, private bathrooms, and climate control.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Cambridge, Idaho (20)

1. Downata Hot Springs
10 Reviews
Downey, ID
5 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."
2. Lava Hot Springs West KOA
10 Reviews
Lava Hot Springs, ID
13 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
13 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. Malad Summit Guard Station
3 Reviews
Downey, ID
10 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!"

5. Cherry Creek Campground
1 Review
Downey, ID
10 miles
Website
+1 (208) 766-5900
6. Riverdale Resort
5 Reviews
Preston, ID
24 miles
Website
+1 (208) 852-0266
"Had a amazing time at bear river hot springs staff was vary friendly and helpful with getting my motorhome backed in and settled in the pools have been updated definitely will be coming back soon"

7. Maple Grove Hot Springs
1 Review
Preston, UT
23 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. Massacre Rocks State Park Campground
33 Reviews
Rockland, ID
47 miles
Website
+1 (208) 548-2672
"Stayed on the upper loop, lots of hiking, great campsites with fire pits. Very nice staff and we'll maintained facilities."

"This beautiful state park is located right off of the freeway about 7 miles outside of American Falls, Idaho."

9. 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."
10. Willow Flat Campground
5 Reviews
Bloomington, UT
33 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."

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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.
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...
Michael L.
Guide
Jun. 5, 2021
Sunrise Campground
Cozy and comfortable
Sunrise Campground sites are immersed in trees to give you a surrounding cozy and comfortable feeling. Back in sites include a fire ring and sturdy picnic table... Not sure about the pull-thru sites.

For site 15, the sunrise peeked thru the trees into my tent. As I got going, I walked around the park to find a rest area only 0. 5 miles from my campsite (great if you need flushing toilets, running water and a beautiful view of Bear Lake).

Looking forward to a return visit to this campground!
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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Eric B.
Traveler
Jun. 25, 2017
Massacre Rocks State Park Campground
Great place to camp.
Stayed on the upper loop, lots of hiking, great campsites with fire pits. Very nice staff and we'll maintained facilities.
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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.