Lava Point Campground
Currently closed for the season. Reopens May 20, 2026. Reservations required through Recreation.gov up to 14 days in advance. Operating season is typically May through September, weather permitting.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Lava Point Campground provides a remote, high-elevation camping experience in Zion National Park's backcountry. Located 25 miles north of Virgin on Kolob Terrace Road, the campground sits nearly 5,000 feet higher than the South Entrance, offering significantly cooler temperatures during Utah's hot summers. Pine and aspen trees shade the six primitive tent sites. Barney's Trail departs from the campground and connects to Lava Point Overlook and the West Rim Trail. The overlook offers sweeping panoramic views south toward Zion Canyon. The remote location makes this an excellent spot for stargazing and wildlife watching. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets and trash collection but no potable water. Campers must bring all water needed for their stay. RVs, trailers, and vehicles over 19 feet are prohibited on the access road. Note that Lava Point cannot be included in wilderness backpacking trip itineraries.
Directions
From Virgin, UT, take Kolob Terrace Road north for approximately 20 miles. Turn right onto Lava Point Road and continue 1.4 miles. Turn left at the signed campground entrance. The drive takes about 45 minutes from Virgin or 80 minutes from Zion's South Entrance.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| zion_fee_management@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 772-3256 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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