Things to Do in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

As you drive down main street, you will see many companies selling tubes exclusively for river riding. Tubing down the river is one of the most cost-effective activities to do in Lava Hot Springs, and it is a blast! You'll rent tubes per hour, and many of the tubes are intend for couples or small parties of four. Cruising down the river will carry you throughout the town. Avoiding the mini rapids provides a thrill first-time riders, and it can even be a bit relaxing once you've done it enough.

Is a vacation to Lava Hot Springs even worthwhile if you don't relax in the springs themselves? Buying tickets to these natural saunas is super reasonable, and you can stay for as long as you want. Most of the pools start around 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and daredevils might want to test out the max temperature of 115! Just don't stay in too long! A trip to the springs can also be an educational experience for children and adults. You can learn how the springs formed, and how they have developed the small town into a tourist attraction. It's a truly unforgettable experience that everyone should try once.

On top of natural water sources and activities, there is also an incredibly popular water park at the entrance of town. Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex is a great place to play and relax for a while. On top of the usual indoor and outdoor swimming pools, this water park has a few other tricks up its sleeve. For one, there are the water slides—some for kids and some for everyone. Each provides a different kind of thrill, and some people go down them for hours. For the biggest thrill seekers, though, there are the diving platforms. They are each 5, 7, and 10 meters respectively, so they can be kind of a daunting challenge.