Best Glamping near Downey, ID

Downata Hot Springs in Downey provides luxury camping options with comfortable accommodations including fully-equipped cabins and yurts designed for year-round glamping. The glamping cabins come with private bathrooms, comfortable beds, kitchenettes, and modern amenities like television and DVD players. "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," noted one visitor. The property features different cabin sizes ranging from cozy units for couples to larger loft cabins and houses that can accommodate families and groups. The small cabins include microwave, coffee maker and storage space while the loft cabins offer full kitchens, multiple sleeping areas, and private bathrooms with both shower and tub.

The hot springs experience forms the centerpiece of glamping at Downata, with mineral pools located just steps from the luxury accommodations. Guests enjoy year-round access to hot springs pools maintained at therapeutic temperatures, complemented by a heated swimming pool and water slides during summer months. One reviewer highlighted, "This place is spotless and well-cared for." Beyond water activities, the property offers a small cafe and store, with dinner reservations available for special meals including a popular "steak and soak" option. Seasonal activities vary, with summer bringing full water park amenities and winter offering a peaceful retreat in heated accommodations. The property maintains a family-friendly atmosphere with spots for campfires and communal gathering. Unique accommodation options beyond traditional cabins include covered wagons converted into glamping units, providing distinctive luxury camping experiences near Downey.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Downey, Idaho (23)

1. Downata Hot Springs
10 Reviews
Downey, ID
3 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."

"In far away Downey Idaho is a little resort with hot springs, cabins, wagons, teepees, a RV campground and a nice little eatery and a load of other fun things."
2. Lava Hot Springs West KOA
11 Reviews
Lava Hot Springs, ID
14 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. Lower portneuf campground
15 Reviews
Lava Hot Springs, ID
16 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)."
4. Malad Summit Guard Station
3 Reviews
Downey, ID
9 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. Mary’s Campground
8 Reviews
Lava Hot Springs, ID
15 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."
6. Cherry Creek Campground
1 Review
Downey, ID
9 miles
Website
+1 (208) 766-5900

7. Riverdale Resort
5 Reviews
Preston, ID
23 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"
8. Maple Grove Hot Springs
1 Review
Preston, ID
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."

9. 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."
10. 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."

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Glen B.
Ranger
Aug. 11, 2020
Conestoga Ranch
Total Glamping experience
Conestoga Ranch is a destination that gives luxury a down home feel.

Located in Garden City, Utah on the beautiful Bear Lake Conestoga Ranch offers luxury tents and a chance to stay in a covered wagon.

I stayed in a larger, more luxurious site because my wife and I were on our Anniversary weekend.

The tent had a king bed, shower, and deep claw foot tub. The decor is charmingly rustic with log furnishings and tin and raw pipe for plumbing and accessories, this is all intentional and makes the experience even better.

Onsite, there are clean shower rooms and rest rooms, laundry facilities, an arcade, and a very fine restaurant and lounge.

Upon check in, you park by the office and a attendant takes you and your gear up to your site, later on a fire concierge will come and start your fire as you relax and take in all the beauty around you.

Bear Lake offers so much opportunity for recreation, from boating, to side x side rentals to beaches, mountain biking and some shopping.

This luxury comes at a price...a pretty steep price for camping, rates vary, but staying before memorial day gave us the better rate.

I do think that the price is worth the wonderful experiences that we had at this fun little place.

Have a great time.
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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.
GoWhereYouAreDraw N.
Legend
Sep. 19, 2021
Conestoga Ranch
Glamping at Conestoga
Ranch had a variety of accommodations luxury tents, the Joshua tree house, or the covered wagons. The covered wagons are super unique and can sleep up to six. Good views of Bear Lake.

Prices range from $209-$399 per night.
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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.
Glen B.
Ranger
Sep. 22, 2019
Downata Hot Springs
Tucked away fun little Jewel
In far away Downey Idaho is a little resort with hot springs, cabins, wagons, teepees, a RV campground and a nice little eatery and a load of other fun things. It's small but busy so make reservations, when you check in ask about the steak and soak...so worth it especially if you arrive later and only have a few hours. One of the biggest pluses is the cleanliness of the whole property and the level of care throughout. This is a great place for families where parents can relax as the kiddos entertain themselves and you can meet up at the campfire for dinner. This is a high recommendation for this great place.
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...
JJ V.
Ranger
Oct. 20, 2020
Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday
Beautifully developed site with all you need
We love this campground! There are a variety of ways to camp here, tent, RV, cabins and the set up allows for privacy. It really feels like a resort. There is an amazing playground for kids, swimming pool, and jumping pillow.

The area is stunningly beautiful and relaxed. The store next to the entrance is amazingly well stocked with all you’d need.

We stayed in an RV supersite that included a private hot tub and BBQ grill.
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!