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Downata Hot Springs in Downey offers luxury glamping accommodations including yurts, covered wagons, and cabins with full amenities. Located about 30 minutes from Inkom, this boutique camping destination features hot spring pools, water slides, and comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms. The property maintains several yurts alongside their cabin options, providing a more upscale outdoor experience than traditional camping. Guests have access to a heated swimming pool year-round, with the natural hot springs maintaining comfortable temperatures even during winter months. The resort grounds are consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with thoughtful amenities throughout. 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."
Lava Hot Springs West KOA, approximately 20 minutes from Inkom, features glamping options within walking distance to the famous hot springs, restaurants, and local shops. This glamping resort offers riverside accommodations with full hookups, clean facilities, and family-friendly amenities. The property maintains a playground and dog park while enforcing quiet hours to ensure a peaceful glamping experience. Seasonal operation runs from May through October, making it ideal for summer and early fall luxury outdoor stays. The proximity to Lava Hot Springs town center allows glampers to easily access dining and entertainment without sacrificing comfort. A recent visitor mentioned, "We were on site #1 which is by the playground and dog park. Everything is clean and well managed and management made sure people kept to the quiet time."
"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)."
"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."
"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."
from $40 - $85 / night
Check Availability"When you arrive you need to go to check in at Shoshone-Bahhock Casino registration desk. The RV Park is all pull through. Have a small grassy area between sites. Full hook up."
"Stayed on the upper loop, lots of hiking, great campsites with fire pits. Very nice staff and we'll maintained facilities."
"Bathrooms and showers were very clean. You definitely want a lower loop site to get away from the freeway noise, plus you will have more shade during peak summer heat."
"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."
"We arrived the Wednesday after Labor Day. We were given a full hookup spot in a giant field area all to ourselves! Our spot backed up to a small running creek filled with fish."
"I booked Indian Springs last minute because nearby campgrounds with reviews were full. But Indian Springs deserves a review! Spacious, full facilities."
"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!"
from $60 / night
Check Availability"The staff are very cordial and have empathy. I love it. Clean. Courtesy. And safe"
"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."
LegendI have really enjoyed my one night stop here. Go to the lower campground so that you stay away from the noise of the road. But if you're a trail person and a view person, this is by far the nicest state park so far. Unfortunately I camped in the upper campground. The water was on, but the bathrooms were closed. The lower bathrooms were still open. But they're old and not well maintained.
GuideOne of our pooches has been unwell and appeared to be making a comeback so before heading to the nearby National Parks, we wanted to stage ourselves near one of the few emergency vets in the area in case he had a setback.
We like city/county parks for their unpretentiousness and low cost. This gem is pretty special with its location along the Snake River for $40 a night (read more on that below).
If you don’t need full hook ups at your site, this is worth a short stay. Our 24 ft van fit well in the best site (#5) nestled between shady trees with a fantastic view of the river. Many of the other 15 sites can easily accommodate big rigs. It’s FCFS and was pretty unoccupied when we were here (mid-week after Labor Day). There are lots of grassy areas which the pooches enjoyed.
There is a central dump station. I like that the two drinking water refill stations are well separated from the dump station. That said, we didn’t discover there was no water at the until our second day. There are no signs indicating such, making the cost high for just a spot.
The restrooms were closed due to remodeling and that’s probably why the water is shut off. It’s annoying there aren’t signs also at the water pumps. We likely would have still stayed here but the $40 a night for just a spot is high.
There is some road and train noise but very light at night. We enjoyed walks along the river on the multi-use paved path. It’s conveniently located to stores, laundry and pretty much any facilities you need.
ScoutThis is the best little campground ever with all amenities, Reasonable prices and very wonderful staff. It’s very clean and quiet. We enjoyed our stay here very much. They also have a wonderful gift shop with food options like a grill and ice cream and drinks. I don’t wanna forget to mention the very large swimming pool that’s there also but you have to pay for that separately. It’s not included with your stay.
GuideVery clean campground with sizable sites that include picnic tables, firepits and grills. No hookups but they have a dump and (currently not working) fresh water.
RangerI wish e could stay another night but we have to move on. This place is beautiful, peaceful,clean has great views of the lake, and has water and electricity!! Ot doesn’t get any better!
GuideWe camped here with our 4 boys on a Wednesday and Thursday night end of July. We almost had the place to ourselves!
Super family friendly! The kids loved the waterpark. The slides were a blast! Big water slides for our older boys, and a baby pool, splash pad and little kid water slide for the 3 year old.
The pool is on the warmer side, 90°-95°F. It can feel a bit warm on a hot day. But the kids never complained. Very budget friendly for the price. Tons of lifeguards, which was nice for added safety.
Pool has a cool history, and feels very vintage in a good way! Super charming.
We never did the hot soaking pools because it was too hot. But would be awesome in winter!
Trailer/rv sites D49-D57 seemed the best in the park. Tons of shade, and backed up to an open space for the most incredible sunsets!
Has a swing set, sandbox, basketball court and volleyball court for kids to play.
Flushing toilets in multiple spots, showers that you have to pay quarters to use. If you use the pool, free showers in the locker room.
Had a good amount of basic supplies in the main office. And a fun snack bar with ice cream, swirl cones, pizza, nuggets, burgers, etc.
The spots are pretty close together. We really lucked out and had the whole row to ourselves Wednesday night. Almost completely full on Thursday night. Felt way more cramped with all the extra trailers.
The kids absolutely loved it, and so did we! Would definitely do this trip again!
GuideWhen you arrive you need to go to check in at Shoshone-Bahhock Casino registration desk. The RV Park is all pull through. Have a small grassy area between sites. Full hook up. This note is for 30amp trailer, when you plug into power box, you to switch on all amps. Large grassy with a cover picnic tables. Has showers and laundry.
TravelerWe were driving south from Yellowstone and and to fly off from SLC two days later. We were looking for a spot to stop for the night that wasn’t too urban. Downata has been a blessing. Quiet place with amazing hot springs and very modern pools. Also many sport activities for the kids. An amazing sunset and great people at the desk that were both extremely kind and welcoming but also allowed us to check out a tad later for us to enjoy the site in the morning! Amazing memories for sure. Thank you from Switzerland
Patrick
RangerEasy on/off the interstate, great views, camping with Snake River views. Clean and updated restrooms, trails and a disc golf course (maybe next time… if there is a next time…)
BUT, after paying a bit more than I like to for a state park, a $10 fee for registration online (you can’t pay in person and avoid it), a $7 fee for vehicle entry (even though we paid $52 for camping) I had the pleasure of paying $10 to dump (yes, registered campers must pay to dump). In 40 years of camping, I’ve never had to pay to dump at a campsite I had already paid for. If this is how Idaho is doing all state parks… I don’t think we’ll be exploring.
New tables, good fire rings, friendly hosts, up to you if it’s worth it.
Near Inkom, Idaho, camping and glamping options extend from the small town surrounded by mountains into the larger Pocatello region. Located at 4,500 feet elevation in southeast Idaho, the area experiences warm, dry summers and cold winters with significant snowfall. Campgrounds within 30 minutes of Inkom offer river access, hot springs, and mountainside settings that attract campers seeking thermal pools and outdoor recreation.
Floating the river: The Lava Hot Springs West KOA is positioned perfectly for water recreation. "The pool/water slides across the river, and the shuttle stop for tubing the river across the street and down the road. This campground is the perfect place to enjoy all the water offerings during the summer at Lava Hot Springs," notes Samuel N. He adds a money-saving tip: "If you are going to rent tubes to ride the river rent through the front desk at the KOA. It is 15% off the price of renting at the tube pickup location."
Hot springs soaking: While many visitors know about the commercial hot springs, Downata Hot Springs offers a more relaxed environment with multiple pools. A visitor reports, "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." The resort maintains consistent water temperatures year-round.
Hiking historical sites: Massacre Rocks State Park Campground provides access to significant Oregon Trail landmarks. "We enjoyed the hike/walk out to the Oregon Trail wagon ruts," shares Ashley M. The park also features a disc golf course, rock climbing areas, and interpretive displays about the historical significance of the area.
Riverside camping spots: Lava Hot Springs West KOA offers premium sites along the Portneuf River. Alan B. explains, "A third of the sites sit right along the Portneuf River." Another camper, Sam F., appreciated the autumn scenery: "We stayed at the end of September. Leaves were beginning to turn and were gorgeous. This campground was always clean. Walking distance to restaurants and local shops. Our riverside campground was wonderful."
Clean facilities: Cleanliness is consistently mentioned in reviews of glamping sites near Inkom. At Mary's Campground, Auriel A. notes, "The camp-host was nice and respectful. He did do his rounds to make sure rules were being followed." The campground maintains clean bathrooms and shower facilities despite high visitor traffic during peak season.
Winter camping options: While many campgrounds close seasonally, some offer year-round access. Anthony B. shares about Downata Hot Springs, "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." The availability of winter accommodations makes this area unique for off-season glamping near Inkom.
Campsite privacy varies significantly: Mary's Campground gets mixed reviews about site spacing. Bethany S. warns, "Mary's loses stars for how close the sites are to each other. There is zero privacy; you're on-top if each other." She continues, "If you want to be kept awake at all hours of the night by loud and drunk party people of all ages that have zero respect for noise discipline...then this is the place."
Seasonal operation: Most glamping facilities near Inkom operate seasonally. Massacre Rocks State Park Campground remains open year-round, while Mary's Campground operates from May 15 to September 3. The Lava Hot Springs West KOA runs from May 5 to October 31, closing before winter weather makes access difficult.
Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, particularly on weekends. Glen B. advises about Downata Hot Springs, "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." Many campgrounds require advance booking during summer months.
Look for dedicated play areas: When traveling with children, campgrounds with recreational facilities make a difference. At Indian Springs Resort and RV, Scott B. shares, "We are camping across America in a tent with our young toddler and 2 dogs. This place was great, clean, well kept, nice flush toilets with soap and working sinks. The pool was fantastic although entry to the pool is not included in your camping fee."
Consider spacing between activities: Campgrounds with walkable distances to attractions save time with children. Bill H. recommends Lava Hot Springs West KOA: "Great pull-through and the back-in spots are beautiful. Kid, pet friendly, walking distance to food and fun. One of the best KOA's we have stayed at."
Check for group camping options: Family reunions or multi-family trips benefit from dedicated group areas. Jennifer H. notes about Downata Hot Springs, "Fun for kids, groups, families. We love finding campgrounds with unique elements. Hot springs and water slides fit the bill." The resort offers various accommodation types to keep families together.
RV size limitations: Malad Summit Guard Station presents challenges for larger rigs. David T. explains, "We wanted to try this out with our 28' bumper pull. Luckily it was not a busy weekend, we had to move sites to one that would accommodate. Hard to maneuver in the campground as well as getting up the narrow road."
Seasonal site conditions: Weather affects site quality differently throughout the year. Glen B. cautions about spring visits to Downata Hot Springs: "We had a wet spring so it was a bit muddy in places, gravel on these roads would go a long way in keeping the mud down and the hole smaller. Next the grass had not been cut down and was very high, walking around in the morning meant wet shoes."
Electrical hookup availability: Several glamping sites near Inkom offer varied electrical options. Downata Hot Springs provides electricity and water at most sites, but Pete C. notes, "No sewer, electricity and water at most sites." For full hookups, RVers often choose Lava Hot Springs West KOA or Indian Springs Resort.
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