The Insider’s Guide to Winter at Lava Hot Springs
Winter is magic at Lava Hot Springs — and not just because of the cold, clean air and an abundance of snow and sunshine. Everything you need for a much-needed break from cabin fever is within walking or driving distance, from chill-melting hot springs to mountaintop views that will take your breath away.
Here’s How to Enjoy Fire & Ice 2022
One of the World’s Craziest Winter Festivals Is Coming!Fire dancers. Freezing floats in the Portneuf River. An insane relay race involving ice, wheelbarrows and shovels.
Sounds like a crazy combination, right? But at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest, such activities are just the tip of the iceberg (pun very much intended).
5 Ways Lava Will Make Your Holiday Season Extra Sweet
Lava Hot Springs may be a small town, but its holiday spirit could fill the whole state. No wonder it is increasingly a must-visit winter destination for folks from Eastern Idaho, Northern Utah, and beyond — it’s the perfect place to kick off a new family tradition.
Fall In Love With Lava This Autumn
Here’s a little secret: Lava Hot Springs blazes with life in the fall. The summer crowds disperse back to work and school, but recreation opportunities ramp up as temps cool down. Whether you’re part of a family making a visit, a solo traveler, or a couple looking for a low-key weekend, you’ll enjoy easier access to our famous hot pools, swimming facilities, and so much more!
Stay In Town Or Get Outside? Lava Offers the Best of Both
Our scenic corner of Idaho offers the best of both town and country, with a historic downtown that's begging to be explored and enough recreation to satisfy the most serious outdoor enthusiast. And the best part? You can do both in one day, a weekend, or - even better - arrive mid-week to skip the crowds.
Top 10 Things To Do In Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Our celebrated springs draw soakers from all over the country, but once you get out of the pool there’s so much more to explore. Set against the beautiful Bannock and Portneuf Mountains, the Lava Hot Springs area is a haven for recreational enthusiasts, history lovers, and wanderers of all kinds. There are so many ways to love Lava — through all four seasons, you’ll discover new places to explore and new ways to treat yourself and your family.
Make Lava Your Self-Care Sanctuary
Back in the day, the cure for stress was simple: Get away for a while. Slow down. Change the scenery. Take a break from work and get down to the business of distraction-free relaxation.
