Lava Hot Springs KOA

Given its location on the famed Oregon and California Trails, Lava Hot Springs has a wealth of historical sites worth visiting during your motorhome camping adventure. The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum is a good place to start exploring that rich history; exhibits focus on Lava Hot Spring’s founding and important characters who made it the town that it is. The community museum is volunteer-run and serves as a depository for its resident’s important relics. Need some big-city amenities when you’re RV camping at Lava Hot Springs KOA? One of the largest cities in Idaho, Pocatello, is just a short drive away. Here you’ll find an abundance of shopping, eateries, and interesting attractions. This is also one of the better places to visit a truck stop, where you can fuel up and empty your tanks - most of them are located near Interstate 15 on the north and south ends of the city. Salt Lake City is about two hours' drive south of Lava Hot Springs and could be an exciting day trip for those willing to take their campervan rental on a road trip. The city’s Mormon Temple in the city center is fascinating in its architecture and Salt Lake’s most popular tourist attraction. Environmentalists might want to check out Pocatello’s Museum of Clean; as the name suggests, it has wonderful exhibits focused on things like washing machines, brooms, and vacuum cleaners, but more importantly, it delves into the importance of clean air, clean water, and the need for recycling to keep a clean planet. The museum gives some great suggestions for how visitors can make changes in their own lives to support a healthier planet. Many of the exhibits are hands-on, making this an excellent stop for anyone traveling with kids in their RV rental.