f you're looking for a truly unique and peaceful hot springs experience, Maple Grove Hot Springs is…read moresomething special. We visited expecting a simple soak, but it turned into one of the most relaxing and memorable stops on our trip. The setting alone is incredible--nestled along the Bear River with canyon views that make you feel completely removed from everything. The mineral pools are natural and range in temperature, so you can move around and find your perfect spot. The water is rich in minerals and feels amazing, especially after a long day of exploring. What really stood out was how intentional the whole experience is. They limit the number of guests and require reservations, so it never feels crowded or chaotic--just calm, quiet, and honestly kind of magical. We also loved that you can turn it into more than just a quick visit. Between the camping, yurts, and cabins, it's easy to stay overnight and fully unplug in nature. Overall, Maple Grove feels like a hidden wellness retreat rather than just a hot spring. If you're looking to relax, recharge, and soak in some of Idaho's best scenery, this place absolutely delivers. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Maple Grove Hot Springs was honestly one of the most relaxing days I've had in a long time. The…read moresetting is unreal -- tucked right along the river with mountains around you. It feels secluded in the best way possible. The pools were clean, water temp was perfect, and the entire space just had a calm, grounded energy. You can tell they care about keeping it natural and not turning it into some crowded resort vibe. Staff was super friendly and made the check-in easy. The facilities were well maintained (clean restrooms, places to change, etc.) and the whole environment encourages you to unplug and actually slow down. If you're looking for more of a nature + wellness experience instead of a loud tourist hot spring, this is 100% the place. Worth the drive -- would definitely come back.

absolutely stunning place. they have bathrooms and you're able to kayak and fish there. they also…read morehave trails there too.

While the beauty of Logan Canyon itself is hard to top, Tony Grove Lake is absolutely stunning…read more You will find the lake, nature trail, and campground at the end of a long side road off hwy 89 in Logan Canyon. When I visited, it was late afternoon on a Saturday in July. The parking lot was completely full, but we got lucky and were able to grab a spot just as someone left. It was clear that many people had enjoyed activities in the lake earlier in the day (swimming, kayaking, and fishing), due to the state of the restrooms and all of the large amount of sleepy-looking children sitting around. Since we weren't planning to go in the water, I think we arrived at the perfect time of day to enjoy the scenery. The nature trail around the lake was beautiful, especially with all the wildflowers blooming! I'd recommend doing the full trail, which is just 1.2 miles around with approximately 60' elevation gain (more of a walk/stroll than a hike). Seeing all of the different types of wildflowers up close was incredible! If you would prefer to sit and enjoy the views instead of walking around the lake, I'd recommend brining your own chairs, as there were only a few tables and benches scattered around. After enjoying the trail, we drove through the campground and found it to be very pretty. There were lots of large pine trees, allowing for a fair amount of privacy for nearly all of the sites. Tony Grove would be a great stop on the way through Logan Canyon, but is also a destination in itself. Try to visit mid-summer to avoid the snow and catch the wildflowers in full bloom!

We knew we wanted to stay near Lava Hot Springs, and fortunately we found this beautiful…read morecampground! First off, it's a family operation and clearly they make you feel like family! The grounds are immaculate and perfectly groomed. In fact I had to ask " do we park on the gravel or grass?" and much To my surprise you park in the grass. Upon arrival we were greeted by Brooklyn ( and her beautiful kids, and she filled us in , showed us around and gave us dinner and hot springs suggestions, both of which we patronized. All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better location to crash for the evening. Thanks for making us feel so comfortable!!

Lovely, family run RV park in a park like setting. Super clean and very well kept grounds. Mostly…read morequiet except for an occasional train (no whistles) and some road noise which diminished at night. We sleep with a white noise machine so wasn't a bother. Richard & Valerie are most gracious hosts and are very knowledgeable about the area. Most sites are dry or electric only but they will gladly fill your fresh water tank for you. We would most definitely stay here again.

Met the owner and she was very nice. The campground is beautiful, well maintained and clean. Nice…read morebig grass areas between camping spots. The retro trailer rentals and retro playground equipment was fun. Within walking distance to lava Hot springs town. Recommend staying here.

Thank you for the amazing care! We came back because of you! The site, the staff, the family,…read more and the freedom to enjoy life!

Very pretty campground. There is a creek running through, nice walking trail. Friendly staff. The…read moretown pulls in the sidewalks on Sunday, so if you need groceries or anything other than gas get it Saturday.

This KOA is nice and quiet. Probably one of the smallest KOAs we have been to. Their candy…read moreselection consisted of one Heath bar but after 3 days they stocked up. Grandkids enjoyed the pool. If you are looking for a KOA to entertain your young kids - this isn't the one. If you are older and just want to relax or stop over for the night - great place to do so. Young couple that works there are very nice.

IMPORTANT: This campground changed owner/management a few years back. Any poor reviews from 4 years…read moreago should be ignored, the new owners are incredible and made our camping experience super easy. This campground is INCREDIBLE! The views and access to the river are unbeatable. They are constantly improving the area, this is already the best campground in Lava. If you are looking for things to do while in Lava, Portneuf also has an equipment rental tent where you can rent anything from tubes to side by sides at super affordable rates. I highly recommend staying at this campground if you are looking to camp in Lava Hot Springs.

My family and I LOVED this campground! The hosts and owners were absolutely amazing kind people!…read moreThe campground is absolutely beautiful! Nice grassy areas situated right on the Portneuf river. It was so fun to raft the river and end right back at the campsite! If you are in Idaho near here this is the place to be! We will definitely be back!

Nice friendly place to stop over for a night. Family owned…read more Farm-like setting Grassy; full hookups; nice long pull thrus. We didn't need to unhook. Very level spots Laundry room; showers Cute little food truck w picnic tables for a meal. We had chicken nuggets and they were very good 8/$5 Location is right off the hwy; but park is very quiet. We plan to return.

Great quiet place to park for a night or a week. The people are great and plenty of room and…read moreamenities.

Our stay here with three nights. Beautiful scenery! Clean bathrooms and showers. We also visited…read moreCrystal Hot Springs, which is within 35 minutes.

My spouse took me to Hyrum for the first time last year a place his family has been going to for…read moreyears and I fell in love with the fishing, beach and views. Wish it was a little bigger maybe more spread out but still fine. Campsites fill up fast. They do need to put fire pits at ALL the campsites. Camping isn't really camping without a fire

This place offers full hooks up (water, sewer, electricity) with pull thru and back in sites,…read morecabins for rent, and tent camping. It is about 15 minutes away from Garden City and 15 minutes away from Bear Lake East. It is super close to Bear Lake North- it isn't on the water but the water is a 5 minute drive away. The parks charge an entrance fee- bring cash for the parks, no credit cards are accepted. There are paths to ride your motorized vehicles to the lake, and your bicycles. There is an extensive road for bicycles that is 45 miles long that is easily accessible from this park as well. The location is very open, and very quiet. Had it not been for the fires, the skies would be starry- unfortunately, the skies were covered from the ashy smoke drifting in from the Ca, Wa, and Or fires. We stayed in a premium back in site 15- it also had room for tent camping and came with a wood fire pit and three picnic benches. Why did I reserve such a large space? I don't know. My husband asked me the same thing- we enjoyed the space and the fire pit. The site was pretty level and easy to back our 29' (without the hitch, with it is 34') and we have slide outs on both sides (passenger and driver). The site was long enough to accommodate both trailer and our truck. They have communal showers and toilets. I only went in there to wash my hands. I noticed they have a dryer for use, paper towels, toilet seat covers, toilet paper and hand soap is provided by the owners for their guests. The showers are NOT free- they are coin operated (bring quarters) at $0.50 for 6 minutes. Very reasonable. There is a coin operated laundry room as well. I stuck to using our own bathroom inside our trailer because of Covid. I noticed a playground for kids, volleyball play area and a basketball court- good for kids to play. Check in time is 2 pm, check out is 11 am. We had some issues with our slide outs and didn't leave on time but the owners didn't give us grief- which was appreciated. Some parks can get very strict. This park is well maintained, lots of grassy areas- run by a nice family. It is also super close to the Minnetonka Caves! The trail to the caves is very scenic, with lots of trails to hike as well. I wish I knew in advance. We didn't have enough time because we only stayed one full night. The caves close for the season on Labor Day so if you're in town before then, I highly recommend that. It is also located close to Bear Lake State Park. The location is ideal for the north part of Bear Lake. Water is so beautiful. It was overcast so the turquoise color wasn't as prominent but I'm sure in the summer months you can really see the beautiful Caribbean of the west in it's full glory. We reserved online, but you can book it over the phone. The city of St. Charles has very a small town feel- lots of farms, horses, cows, and nice people. For those wondering about the measures taken for Covid- this town isn't really wearing or enforcing masks. For the record, when we visited in mid Sept, hardly any people. A lot of local restaurants were closed for the season. We visited during non peak times so social distancing was very easy to do. The cell reception was excellent- I have unlimited data with Verizon and streamed my shows and surfed the Internet with no problem. I didn't use the parks wifi so I can't comment on that. They do provide wifi for their guests though. We also brought our two fur babies. No official dog run, but lots of walking pathways to walk them on their leashes. We used our own doggie bags and threw in the main trash. Don't let your dogs do their business on the actual sites and tent area. I did not notice any breed restrictions here and they do not charge an extra fee. Just use your common sense and be a responsible pet owner. Overall, we enjoyed this quaint and quiet park.

Really nice atmosphere, tons of kids having fun. Decent sites with trees, full hookups…read more But only specific sites could have fires. The bathrooms were filthy, and the location wasn't optimal.