Golf in Lava Hot Springs

Lava Hot Springs is a small resort community in Bannock County along the Portneuf River, built around natural geothermal springs that have drawn visitors since the Shoshone-Bannock people used the waters for healing ceremonies and rest. The Idaho state-operated hot pools and Olympic swimming facility are the community's primary attraction, drawing families and wellness-seekers from southeastern Idaho and the Intermountain West throughout the warm season. Dempsey Ridge Golf Course offers an elevated perspective above the valley floor, providing a quieter recreational complement to the active springs culture below. The Portneuf River canyon around Lava Hot Springs is dramatic, scenic, and makes the drive here a destination experience in itself.