Lava Point Campground
Federal campground in Zion National Park
Location: Springdale, UT, UT
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (48 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lava Point is a primitive campground, typically open May through September, as weather allows. Situated at 7890 feet (2405 m) above sea level, it is off the Kolob Terrace Road, 25 miles (40 km) or 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Small primitive campground with large sites, new bear vaults, picnic tables, and fire rings. Located at 7,890 feet with stunning views and direct access to Barney's Trail and the West Rim Trail.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bighorn sheep, North American porcupines, and mule deer present in the area. California condors also documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Lava Point Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 6 sites total Lava Point Overlook is a 5-minute walk from the campground The drive up Kolob Terrace Road is scenic; allow 1 hour 20 minutes from Zion Canyon South Entrance
Skip Lava Point Campground if: You need hookups — no electric hookups despite listing, primitive facilities only. You require running water — no potable water available according to camper reports. You need comfort stations — this is a very primitive campground.
Best time to visit Lava Point Campground: May-September — Official operating season when weather allows; campground is typically open May through September.
Nearby campgrounds: Watchman Campground (Springdale, UT), South Campground — Zion National Park (Springdale, UT), Deer Haven (CEDAR CITY, UT), Te-Ah (CEDAR CITY, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lava Point Campground
Cell signal at Lava Point Campground (Springdale, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Lava Point is a primitive campground, typically open May through September, as weather allows. Situated at 7890 feet (2405 m) above sea level, it is off the Kolob Terrace Road, 25 miles (40 km) or 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 6 sites total
Lava Point Overlook is a 5-minute walk from the campground
The drive up Kolob Terrace Road is scenic; allow 1 hour 20 minutes from Zion Canyon South Entrance
Official operating season when weather allows; campground is typically open May through September
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Lava Point Campground can be reached by taking the Kolob Terrace Rd. for 25 miles (40 km) north of the town of Virgin, UT. Turn right on Lava Point Rd. and follow for a short distance to the signed campground entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Zion National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Zion National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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