Best camping near Lava Hot Springs
10 campgrounds · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 10 of 10 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Goodenough Creek
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Goodenough Creek Campground near Malad, Idaho, offers established campsites in a peaceful, forested canyon setting along a clear creek, with dispersed camping nearby. No…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#2
Goodenough Creek Campground
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Goodenough Creek Campground is a developed, non-reservable, and no-fee campsite located in the Portneuf watershed of Idaho. The campground is located in a picturesque setting…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#3
Scout Mountain
Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Scout Mountain camping area, located in the state of Idaho, is a picturesque destination for campers seeking a tranquil outdoor experience. The campground offers a variety of…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#4
Scout Mountain Campground
Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Scout Mountain Campground, situated in the beautiful state of Idaho, offers a serene camping experience surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. This campground provides a range…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#5
Pebble Guard Station
Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Pebble Guard Station camping area, located in Idaho, offers a serene and picturesque setting for campers to enjoy. The campground is known for its beautiful surroundings…
Why 52: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
52Solid
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#6
Big Springs Campground - Caribou
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Big Springs Campground, located in the Caribou camping area of Idaho, offers a picturesque and serene camping experience. This campground provides various amenities to ensure a…
Why 52: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
52Solid
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#7
Hawkins Reservoir
Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Hawkins Reservoir camping area in Idaho offers a fantastic camping experience surrounded by picturesque natural beauty. The campground provides various amenities to enhance the…
Why 50: live conditions (good) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
50Solid
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#8
Hawkins Reservoir Campground
Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Hawkins Reservoir Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Idaho. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 50: live conditions (good) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
50Solid
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#9
Hawkins Reservoir Access - IFG
Good
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Hawkins Reservoir Access - Ifg camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Idaho. This camping area provides a range of amenities that cater to campers'…
Why 50: live conditions (good) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
50Solid
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#10
Downata Hot Springs
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Downata Hot Springs camping area is a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the state of Idaho. With its excellent amenities and natural beauty, it offers a memorable…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Lava Hot Springs
The Lava Hot Springs area has 10 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Lava Hot Springs
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.