Lava Point Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

6 campsites

Fee

From $25 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

435-772-3256

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lava Point Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Wildcat Canyon TrailHike · 5.8 mi long · 0.5 mi from camp

  A trail starting near West Rim Trailhead North.

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• West Rim TrailHike · 14.6 mi long · 0.6 mi from camp

  A trail starting near West Rim Trailhead North.

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• Lava Point TrailheadTrailhead · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Barney's TrailheadTrailhead · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• West Rim Trailhead NorthTrailhead · 0.6 mi from camp

  Access point for West Rim Trail.

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• Riverside WalkHike · 1-2 Hours · 8.3 mi from camp

  The Riverside Walk is a relatively flat and paved trail in the northern end of Zion Canyon. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Marathon TrailBike ride · 3.9 mi long · 22.5 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Sidney Peak TrailBike ride · 4.1 mi long · 24.0 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by US Forest Service.

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Scenic sights

• Lava Point Overlook BViewpoint · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Lava Point Overlook AViewpoint · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Pine Valley PeakPeak · 7,119 ft · 4.2 mi from camp

  Pine Valley Peak is a 7,415-foot mountain located in Zion National Park in Washington County, Utah, United States. Wikipedia

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• North Guardian AngelPeak · 7,379 ft · 4.8 mi from camp

  North Guardian Angel is a 7,395-foot elevation summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. Wikipedia

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• R2 - Bolted Rappel Anchor: 6 ft.Waterfall · 5.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Deer Hollow Non-Motorized Winter Recreation AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 17.0 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by USFS.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.