For an experience like no other, renew, refresh and relax anytime of the year at Idaho’s most wonderful and unique recreational oasis! Lava Hot Springs is an all seasons resort located just eleven miles east of I-15 on U.S. Highway 30.
Lava is an ideal setting for family reunions and company picnics. Well maintained parks and shelters with grills are available with 17 additional acres of parks in Lava.
Jump in the river and go on a wild tube ride! Enjoy shopping and dining, then stay in one of our 200 Lodging rooms or 400 Camp Sites. Everywhere is a relaxing atmosphere to help you soak up water, sun and the mountain air. Golf, fishing, biking, snowmobiling and skiing are all available in or near Lava.
The Olympic Swimming Complex is the only facility of it’s kind in the Intermountain West. Two heated swimming pools cover nearly one-third acre of swimming space. The free-form Olympic size pool has 50 meter racing lanes and a dizzying 10 meter diving tower overlooking 17 feet of clear, warm water. The second pool is an AAU size 25 yard pool. Four water slides and a splash pool heighten your fun, one is a half-tube, the other is full tube.
Lava’s year round favorite is the World Famous Hot Springs. Bubbling up from an ancient volcano, 2 1/2 million gallons of hot springs water swirls through our pools daily. Our odor free naturally filtered waters are ever-changing with no chlorine or sulfur. Our Hot Springs Complex features four outdoor pools at three different temperatures varying from 104° to 112° for personal enjoyment. There are also several hotels with hot pools in Lava. See our Hot Pool Tour.
Lava Hot Springs Information P.O. Box 669 Lava Hot Springs, Idaho 83246 (208) 776-5221 or (800) 423-8597
Open year round. Both permanent and rotating exhibits about the history of the Lava Hot Springs area and development of the surrounding rural communities of Arimo, Inkom, Downey, McCammon, Virginia and Swan Lake.
Historic hotel with remodeled rooms and private hot springs tubs. Walk to Lava's world famous Hot Pools in two minutes. Located just 20 yards from the entrance to Idaho's World Famous Hot Pools in the center of downtown Lava Hot Springs.
Let experienced guides, horses & mules take you on a scenic ride in some of the most beautiful mountains in Southeast Idaho. Friendly wranglers and well-trained horses are ready to take you on a horse riding adventure near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho!
Hike or bike up the main trail to the ruins of the old molydbenun mine or hike to the “L” on the side of the mountain. The whole way offers stunning views of Lava and the river.
Outdoor Pool with Natural Hot Spring Water, Massage Studio, State Hot Springs nearby. Motel and vacation rentals available. Conference center for meetings, retreats and reunions.
Each of the five outdoor hot pools have constant flowing hot mineral water. They vary in temperature from 44 degrees (our cold plunge) to 112 degrees, with a 20' x 80' therapy pool.
Beautiful privately owned 9 hole public golf course. Each hole has a unique personality showcasing the beautiful topography and colors of the Dempsey Creek Valley. It is located just 1 mile south of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.
Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking between Grace and Pocatello. View our ArcGis interactive map. Request a printed map. Download and print a map.
Bring your kayak, raft or rent a tube and float the wild Portneuf River as it passes through the town of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho! Life jackets and water shoes are recommended.
The outdoor pool, diving tower and water slides are open all summer. The Indoor Aquatic Center is open year round and includes a kiddie water playground, hot tub, an Olympic sized swimming pool with a poolside rock climbing wall and a diving board. There is also a party room available…
Relaxing sulfur and odor-free natural hot mineral pools open year-round. Temperatures range from 102-112. An Olympic-size heated pool and water slide complex nearby. Year round indoor aquatic center.
Full service, non-smoking historical 18 room hotel, next to the Portneuf River in downtown Lava Hot Springs. 24 hr staff, restaurant and lounge, meeting space, wifi and hot springs with massage therapy.
The Upper Portneuf River stretches from Lava Hot Springs to Chesterfield Reservoir along Blazer Highway. There are several Sportsman's Accesses along the road to avoid crossing private land. Park near Whiskey Mikes to view the area there. American Coot and Mallard can be seen near Chesterfield Reservoir during fall migration….
Enjoy an evening horse drawn wagon ride adventure and a great western BBQ dinner while enjoying live western music. Snow-shoe rentals and XC-skiing with developed and marked trails with a warming hut.