Lava Point Campground
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
This campground is typically open May through September, as weather allows. Situated at 7890 feet above sea level, it is off the Kolob Terrace Road, 25 miles (45 minutes) north of the town of Virgin. It takes approximately one hour and 20 minutes to drive to the campground from the South Entrance of Zion Canyon. 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.
Reservation Info
Lava Point Campground is typically open May through September, as weather allows. Situated at 7890 feet above sea level, it is off the Kolob Terrace Road, 25 miles (45 minutes) north of the town of Virgin. It takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the campground from the South Entrance of Zion Canyon.
Rules
Fire/Stove Policy
Check for fire restrictions at all times and especially in summer months. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire pit with attached grill. Please restrict fires to fire rings, and make sure fires are out cold before going to sleep or leaving your campsite.
Regulations Overview
Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted on the road to the campground. Store your food in a vehicle or a hard-sided lockable container. Do not feed wildlife. Do not leave trash unattended. Please dispose of trash in dumpsters. 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.
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