Name: Lava Hot Springs East KOA Holiday
Address: 100 Bristol Park Lane, Lava Hot Springs, Lava Hot Springs, Lava Hot Springs, 83246, United States of America
Rating: 7

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The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum

Pocatello Regional Airport

Lava Hot Springs East KOA Holiday

Lava Hot Springs

The campground is wonderful and clean as well as being within walking distance of anything else in this little town.  However, we didn’t sleep well as several trains came by during the night and were so close to the campground that it sounded like they were going to go right through the camper.  Additionally, each train blew the horn several times; one train blew the horn over 10 times!  

For that reason I gave it only two stars.  I wouldn’t stay here again.  

Beautiful but train horns all night.

The park is very clean and very nice, Office help was also so nice. However, being on east end it was so very noisy!  Between the constant traffic noise, loud trucks coming off the hill and accelerating to go up hill and the train tracks the run right next door the noise was overwhelming! Newer part of park so also no shade. We had dogs which they knew and this park has dog runs all over so it would have been nice if they would have booked us in one that had a dog run right at the site. All sites were empty so they werent booked and we would have requested had we known.  I don’t typically leave a review but felt it was important to share about the road noise. Gorgeous area and close to town as well.

Road noise is a big issue

Directly located along the river, which is nice, if you get a spot in the left corner of the campground. The spots on the right side are very close to each other, it’s busy, lots of people, and then there is the train.. the very LOUD train, ALSO during night time, pretty much every hour. I’m glad we’re here only for one day. I feel everything but relaxed today, and my hubby told me he slept even worse than I did

LOUD train, also during night time!!

There were 13 people including 4 kids and 3 babies in our party so we got several cabins. The cabins are so cute, ours was pretty small but that's not a complaint. The one we chose we had to bring our own linens which was a pain, it would be nice to just be able to rent linens for an additional fee. The bed was very comfortable and the cabin felt really clean, whoever cleans them really gets the corners which I appreciated. 
Room had silverware, glasses, mugs, plates, microwave, mini fridge, dish sponge and dish soap and a small coffee pot that needs filters. 
A couple of things that could be improved...
I'm 5'9" and had to crouch to be under the shower spray it was so low. 
The steps outside come from one side of a platform, firstly the platform needs a railing! And secondly it would be super nice if there were steps coming off both sides. 
I noticed a neat spot to hang clothes on hangers, but no hangers provided...hooks would be better. 
It would be really really nice to provide little packets of coffee and creamer with a filter or something like hotels do with their coffee pot.
Overall would stay there again and enjoyed our stay

Small improvements needed. Very clean

We had booked 4 cabins here for us to stay for a family reunion.  The cabins were nice as they each had a gas grill and firepit on a concrete patio overlooking the river.  Our cabins were all 4 together which made it easy when we had group meals. One group brought a trailer and was able to get a spot just next to the cabins so they were close to us. The office staff were friendly and very helpful. 
     The campground is close to town. A very easy walk to get to town. A bit longer to get to the pool but not horrible. A lot of fun things to do from the pool to floating the river. 
     One thing about the bed in our cabin. It feltlike it was an inflatable bed that was a little low on air. I didn't have time to ever ask the staff about it, nor did I ask the others how their beds were.  My cabin sprung a leak underneath (the are "tiny house" trailers. They were VERY quick to fix it though. 
     All in all a good place to stay to be near fun.

Fun place for a bunch of family to stay

Most expensive KOA we stayed at on a 2 month excursion. Is billed as a KOA Holiday, however there is no pool, no food, no extra amenities  other than water, electric, sewer, shower, bathrooms.
Oh yeah, there is a river running next to the park, but they do not rent "floaty" items in the park.
Owners have a severe "no site occupancy until after 3pm" issue so they can clean the sites.
BS. The day is half over by the time you can get set up in camp.
I saw no cleaning crew and our site was "clean", no wood in the fire pit and nobody is going to spay Windex and wipe down the wood table.
We arrived at Noonish. Were told to "maybe" come back around 1:30pm or 2pm and possibly get into our site.
At 2pm the desk guy says come back at 3pm. Call to owner who says come back at 3pm.
I understand "rules", however nobody is cleaning anything in the park and when 3pm rolled around there was a complete cluster-F@#$ of campers trying to get into their sites.

Location great, but campground is way overpriced.

Travelers  beware!!! We made reservations with 2 other family members on January 21st (plenty of advance) for the July 4th weekend. Two of our family members were placed in nice updated cabins over looking the water. We were placed in cabin L-32. (Same price) Not only was it 20 years older than the others, it has nothing more than a view of the parking lot and very loud cabin shaking railroad tracks,
No similar amenities and the worst part was the air conditioning was broken in over 100 degree weather. When we booked the room we explained we would have our French Bulldog and agreed to pay an extra fee for having the dog on the property. Our dog nearly died in this overheated oven of a cabin. When we explained the situation to the girl at the front desk she simply rolled her eyes and grunted and said there was nothing she could do. After several returns to the front desk, I was finally able to get a nice kid from the desk to look at the AC.  He agreed it was broken and gave us a small fan from the front desk.
This was the worst $500 I’ve ever spent!!!!!!!!  We will not return!!!!!!!!

Travelers beware

We stayed here  late June.  While many seem to like Lava hot Springs, I wasn’t too impressed.  But getting to the K OA, it sits on a river and it was very pretty, but what ruins it is a noisy train that passes several times a day, and it is very close to the campground.  Also a noisy road sit right next to the campground.  The campground seems to be well taken care of overall, however I was there 3 days and witnessed a clump of hair in the drain area all that time it was never removed ugh.  They charge you 50.00 for leaving wood in your fire pit, which seems excessive being the price charged for your  stay, you would think cleanup would just be  included. So overall I think 3 was a fair rating.

KOA  Nice grounds but with problems

We stayed in one of the Deluxe Cabins that back up against the water. Perfect spot!

We walked into town in the morning wearing our suits and carrying towels. Got a coffee and walked around old town, then hit the public hot springs when they opened. 

The Deluxe Cabin has two full beds and a couch, a dining area, kitchen, bathroom with towels, a natural gas grill, natural gas fire, outdoor dining area overlooking the water, and rockers for four. 

We went as a couple, but could see two couples easily enjoying a deluxe cabin if you don’t mind sleeping in the same room. 

Perfectly, conveniently located and very clean.

Perfect walking distance to town

We were just on a quick weekend trip. We pulled in early and they got us right in our spot so we could drop our camper and head out for some exploring. The bathrooms were nice. Campground was clean. If you're a light sleeper, the traffic and trains may keep you awake. Otherwise, excellent place. We'd probably stay here again.  

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