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Best Glamping near Malad City, ID

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Downata Hot Springs and Malad Summit Guard Station provide some of the finest glamping accommodations in Idaho's scenic Oneida County region. Downata Hot Springs features comfortable yurts and unique covered wagons with amenities designed for maximum relaxation and enjoyment. The property includes electric hookups, drinking water, and modern showers. "We rented a cabin three times this last winter. Great little cabins with bathrooms and the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool," one visitor noted, highlighting the year-round appeal. Multiple accommodation options ensure travelers can find their preferred level of luxury, with both basic and premium glamping units available. The site boasts clean facilities and friendly staff, creating a boutique camping experience in a picturesque natural setting.

Hot springs access stands out as the premier attraction at these glamping destinations. Downata Hot Springs maintains multiple soaking pools with varying temperatures, perfect for relaxation after a day of outdoor activities. The property includes water slides operational during summer months, making it particularly appealing for family glamping adventures. Maple Grove Hot Springs, located within driving distance, offers another option with tent sites, van sites and unique shelters, plus complimentary yoga classes for guests. According to a camper, "This is one of my favorite places on earth. Camping gets you access to the hot springs from check in until 4pm the next day." Seasonality varies by location, with Downata Hot Springs generally open from April through October, though some glamping accommodations remain available during winter months, particularly for those seeking a hot springs getaway during colder periods.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Malad City, Idaho (26)

    1. Downata Hot Springs

    10 Reviews
    Downey, ID
    16 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. Malad Summit Guard Station

    3 Reviews
    Downey, ID
    11 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!"

    3. Cherry Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Downey, ID
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 766-5900

    4. Riverdale Resort

    5 Reviews
    Preston, ID
    21 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"

    5. Lava Hot Springs West KOA

    11 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    32 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."

    6. Lower portneuf campground

    15 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    34 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)."

    7. Mary’s Campground

    8 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    32 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."

    8. Willow Flat Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bloomington, ID
    32 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."

    9. Maple Grove Hot Springs

    1 Review
    Preston, ID
    29 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."

    10. Sunrise Campground

    12 Reviews
    Garden City, UT
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 755-3620

    $27 - $118 / night

    "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..."

    "Each campsite has a fire pit and a picnic table. There’s our bathroom area as well as water access. Loved how wooded and private it seemed. Short drive into town or access water. "

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  • Glen B.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • A
    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.

  • Jake S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Hyrum State Park Campground

    Great Free campsites

    I've camped here several times since I was a child. It's nice that there is a river that runs nearby. There are about 50 campsites on a first come first served basis. The road gets narrower as you drive up the canyon and the campsites are spread out along the way over about 5+ miles. I wouldn't recommend going too far in with a big trailer. Fires are allowed only part of the year. The forest service puts flags in the fire pits when it gets too dry. There are hiking trails (such as leathams hollow) and a few rock climbing routes as well. Lots of people go four wheeling and motorcycling as well.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • S
    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.
    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.

  • B
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Hyrum State Park Campground

    Small peaceful state park

    We love state parks and decided to try Hyrum Stare Park for a couple of nights as we were heading south. This state park is basically in the middle of a neighborhood of a small community. Locals seem to love it but it’s not crowded at all.. It’s right on a small lake with a boat ramp and a small beach. The campground is small… about 8 or 9 sites with w/e and about a dozen sites with dry camping. All the sites are paved (even the dry camping sites) and level. Grassy and shady on most sites. Two bathhouses and a dump on site. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. They also have a couple of cabins available. No store but there is a few things close by to get ice and a few things. It is totally fenced and gated. The gates close at 10pm and open at 6am. Very peaceful and enjoyable!

  • JJ V.
    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.
    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!

Guide to Malad City

Camping near Malad City, Idaho offers options throughout the Oneida County region at elevations averaging 4,500 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with warm summer days that reach the mid-80s and cool nights dropping to the upper 40s. Most campgrounds open from late May through September, though some accommodations remain available during colder months.

What to do

Hot springs exploration: Downata Hot Springs offers multiple pools with varying temperatures year-round. "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," notes Anthony B.

Hiking opportunities: The region provides access to several trailheads and forests with moderate difficulty levels. One camper at Malad Summit Guard Station mentioned, "There's a really cool spring and waterfall just a short hike up the road. We will be coming back with our friends."

Riverside activities: Several campgrounds offer direct river access for fishing, wading, and tubing during summer months. At Willow Flat Campground, a visitor shared: "The creek was 10 ft from our tent. Trail for hiking right there and the cleanest bathrooms! My boys could have stayed two weeks fishing the creek! Lots of trout."

What campers like

Yurt accommodations: Yurt camping near Malad City, Idaho provides unique shelter options with added comfort. Maple Grove Hot Springs offers "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."

Seasonal variety: The area transforms throughout the year, offering different experiences by season. At Emigration Campground, a visitor noted: "One night here when it first opened for the season, so there were still patches of snow and little streams here and there. It's in the spruce-fir forest with some aspens and open understory."

Privacy levels: Some campgrounds offer secluded sites while others have more communal layouts. "Lots of sites that really have a lot of privacy and back right up to the forest. Also trails right of the campsite. Super well maintained and bathrooms were clean. Also huckleberry picking right from camp!" reported a visitor to Emigration Campground.

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges. At Emigration Campground, a camper reported: "Road is very weathered asphalt, bumpy in spots. I wouldn't take big rigs in here because most of the sites aren't long enough."

Noise considerations: Some locations experience ambient noise from nearby roads or other campers. One visitor to Lava Hot Springs West KOA explained: "This campground was always clean. Walking distance to restaurants and local shops. Our riverside campground was wonderful."

Site spacing: Campgrounds vary significantly in how close sites are positioned. At Mary's Campground, one camper observed: "The camp-host was nice and respectful. He did do his rounds to make sure rules were being followed. If you obey the rules, you're fine. If you don't, you get asked to follow them or asked to leave."

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