New information for Owners on Smith Canyon:   



Trees Inc, who has been hired by Rocky Mountain Power to trim back the trees around 
the power lines going up Smith Canyon Road.  They will be starting their work the week of May 14th 2012. 
This is part of Rocky Mountain Powers' responsibility to come in on their utility easement along the
 line & trim back the trees.  This will cut down on the fire hazard of above ground lines.   Because of where 
the lines run, it may be necessary for them to cross into lot owner property.   Where it is possible, they 
will be hauling out as much slash as they can.

 

 

New information for trailer owners 

Bannock County is no longer requiring permits to be sent to the County. 

Owners should send the permits (without any money) to :

LRPOA

P.O. Box 131

Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246

Everything about the permit remains the same except that money for the permit is not required and nothing needs to be sent to Bannock County.   Permits are still required to be sent to the Association.

 

 

New power project info on the power project link as of  May 14, 2012.

    Approved by the Bannock County Commission for year-round recreation and living, Lava Ranch Mountain Properties was incorporated as a recreational subdivision in 1984.  Nestled in the mountains south of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, both trailer and cabin sites can be found on the Mountain.  Enjoy the beauty of the mountains and experience the recreational activities that are offered here.

    Douglas Fir and Aspen trees abundantly cover the 470 lots of Lava Ranch, each lot containing 5 acres or more.  Elk, deer, moose, rabbits, wild turkeys, eagles and hawks are just a few of the species of wildlife that make their homes in Lava Ranch and the surrounding area.  Even bears have been reported to be in the area. No hunting is allowed in Lava Ranch so it is not uncommon for the wildlife to wander right through camp.   Wildlife viewing is a favorite recreational pastime of the members, both on their own private lots and on the common grounds where we can all mingle together and discuss the wildlife we view.

    Amenities for Lava Ranch Property owners include the Frank May Pavilion, where registered visitors to Lava Ranch can camp, hold reunions, or just enjoy the beauty of the area.  Restrooms are available.    A favorite spot to meet and talk while filling water tanks is the well by the pavillion.  Lava Ranch also provides a fishing pond for it’s property owners and guests.  Annually stocked with fish, it is a favorite spot for the youngsters and oldsters alike to try their luck at catching "the big one" or talking about the one that got away. 

    With some 33 miles of roads within the subdivision, there is ample room to ride ATVs in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter.  Meet many new friends from the membership during your rides.  For both safety and security, all recreational vehicles are required to display the lot number of the sponsoring property owner, as well as a current State of Idaho recreation sticker.  Non-compliant vehicles are subject to Trespassing citations.

    Registered lot owners are invited to visit a new feature to our website.  Visit the Lava Ranch Forum (located in the MEMBERS ONLY tab) to leave comments and/or suggestions about our website, policies of Lava Ranch or anything else of importance and read what others have posted.  Open communication always leads to improvement.  Join us and get in on the recreation and fun of socializing in the great mountains of Idaho!