Lava Point Campground

Lava Point sits at about 7,900 ft on the Kolob Terrace, well away from the crowds of the main canyon. There are just six tent-only sites and a viewpoint a short walk away with a sweeping look across Zion's high country. It makes a handy cool escape on a hot Utah summer week.

Good to know

• Reservations only, bookable up to 14 days ahead
• Bring all your water, there is none on site
• Road is closed by snow outside roughly May to September

Best time

Summer evenings, when the canyon floor is baking

Open

Typically May to September, weather dependent

Getting there

Paved Kolob Terrace Road then a short gravel stretch, no RVs or trailers

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Fire pits
• Picnic tables
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.