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.
Lava’s year round favorite is the Hot Springs bubbling up from an ancient volcano with 2 1/2 million gallons of hot water swirling through our pools daily. The odor free naturally filtered waters are ever-changing with no chlorine or sulfur with temperatures varying from 104° to 112°. There are several commercial hot springs and hotels with hot pools in Lava. See our Hot Pool Tour.
Lava’s Olympic Swimming Complex provides two heated swimming pools cover nearly one-third acre of swimming space.
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.
Lava Hot Springs Information P.O. Box 669 Lava Hot Springs, Idaho 83246 (208) 776-5221 or (800) 423-8597
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.
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!
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.
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….
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.
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 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….
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. eLAVAtion Spa is located inside The Lava Hotel and Spa. Therapeutic massage, couples massage, hot stone, scalp massage, facelift massage, reflexology. Their specialty at our spa is…
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.
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.