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Lava Point Campground

6 sites · $25 · Reservations · No RVs

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Reservations$25 / nightClosed now: Winter Closure

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6Sites

6Reservable

$25Per night

NoRVs

6 tent only

Reservations

Lava Point Campground is open as weather allows, typically May through September. Reservations are required and can be made up to 14 days in advance. First-come, first-served sites are not available. Be sure to make reservations before beginning your trip - cell service is limited in the park.

Fees

Tent Only Campsite There are 6 primitive campsites available for reservations. The campground has pit toilets and trash cans, but no water. Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted on the Kolob Terrace Road.	$25.00

Season & hours

Lava Point Campground is usually open from May through September, but the exact dates change depending on weather. The campground is typically open when the road is cleared of snow.

⛔ Winter Closure: Oct 5, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · none
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	RVs, campers, and trailers are not allowed. Vehicles over 19 feet in length are also not allowed. This campground only allows tent camping.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Seasonal fire restrictions are common - check with a ranger or camp host for current fire restrictions. Fires are only permitted in the furnished grates at each site. Only common fuel sources (such as firewood or charcoal) may be used. No burning of trash or manufactured/synthetic materials is allowed. Fires should never be left unattended and must be fully extinguished before leaving. Wood gathering is prohibited within the park. Purchase wood in nearby communities. Gas or liquid-fueled stoves and lanterns are allowed, but they should only be lit on bare ground away from vegetation. Lanterns may not be hung from trees. For additional regulations details, visit https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/camping-regulations.htm
Wheelchair	Lava Point Campground and its trails are not wheelchair accessible.
ADA	Due to the natural landscape and weather conditions, Lava Point Campground does not have accessible campsites. Accessible camping can be found at Watchman Campground, located by the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.
Cell	Cell service is generally not reliable within the campground. Signal may occasionally be available depending on your carrier.
Also	More services are available in Virgin, Utah, over 20 miles away.

Getting there

Lava Point Rd, Springdale, UT 84767

To reach Lava Point Campground, start by driving north from the intersection of UT-9 and Kolob Terrace Road. Drive on Kolob Terrace Road for roughly 20 miles. Then, take a right onto Lava Point Road. Follow Lava Point Road for 1.4 miles, then turn left at the sign for Lava Point Campground. The campground can be found next to the sign. A map can be obtained from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center during regular hours.

Contact

(435) 772-3256 · zion_park_information@nps.gov

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About Lava Point

Lava Point Campground is open as weather allows, typically from May through September. Situated at 7890 feet above sea level, the campground can be reached via the Kolob Terrace Road, 25 miles (45 minutes) north of the Virgin. It takes approximately 80 minutes to drive to the campground from the South Entrance of Zion Canyon. Six (6) primitive campsites are available for reservation. The campground has pit toilets and trash cans, but no running water. Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted.

Photos

A primitive campsite with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear box. — The beautiful landscape and cooler temperatures of Kolob Terrace Road attract thousands of visitors each year. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

32°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

55°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

33°F

Partly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

49°F

Chance Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Night

31°F

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat, Nov 14

Day

39°F

Slight Chance T-storms

Sat, Nov 14

Night

22°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

43°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Zion is known for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and day/night temperatures may differ by over 30°F. Learn more on our weather webpage: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/weather-and-climate.htm The campground is 7890 feet above sea level, almost 5000 feet higher than the park's South Entrance at Springdale. This means it is usually much cooler at Lava Point than in other parts of Zion National Park.

Rules

Lava Point campground cannot be included in the itinerary of any Wilderness backpacking trips. If you are planning a backpacking traverse hike (going from Kolob Canyons south and across Zion Canyon) you need to make reservations for each night in designated Wilderness campsites and camp areas. Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted on the road to the campground. Other key regulations are listed below. For a more complete list of regulations, visit the park's campground regulations page. - Check-out time is 11:00 am. Check-in is typically available any time after 12:00 pm. - Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. - Generators may only run between the hours of 8 am - 10 am and 6 pm - 8 pm. - Hammocks, slacklines, or any other items may not be attached to trees or park structures. - All food and waste must be properly stored or disposed of. - Tents and vehicles must not be on vegetation. - No fires are permitted when fire restrictions are in place.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.