contact-details

  • Phone Number: 4357723256 Voice

  • Email Address: zion_park_information@nps.gov

  • Description: General park questions can be emailed to zion_park_information@nps.gov.

Fees

Cost: 25.00
Description: 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 on the Kolob Terrace Road. Title: Tent Only Campsite

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 6

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

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. It takes approximately 80 minutes to drive to the campground from the South Entrance of Zion Canyon. Six (6) primitive campsites are available for reservation. The campground has pit toilets and trash cans, but no running water. Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Lava Point Campground is open as weather allows, typically May through September. Reservations are required and can be made up to 14 days in advance. First-come, first-served sites are not available. Be sure to make reservations before beginning your trip - cell service is limited in the park.

Regulations Overview: 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. Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted on the road to the campground. Other key regulations are listed below. For a more complete list of regulations, visit the park's campground regulations page. - Check-out time is 11:00 am. Check-in is typically available any time after 12:00 pm. - Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. - Generators may only run between the hours of 8 am - 10 am and 6 pm - 8 pm. - Hammocks, slacklines, or any other items may not be attached to trees or park structures. - All food and waste must be properly stored or disposed of. - Tents and vehicles must not be on vegetation. - No fires are permitted when fire restrictions are in place.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10138237

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= Lava Point Campground and its trails are not wheelchair accessible.

  • internetInfo=

  • cellPhoneInfo= Cell service is generally not reliable within the campground. Signal may occasionally be available depending on your carrier.

  • fireStovePolicy= Seasonal fire restrictions are common - check with a ranger or camp host for current fire restrictions. Fires are only permitted in the furnished grates at each site. Only common fuel sources (such as firewood or charcoal) may be used. No burning of trash or manufactured/synthetic materials is allowed. Fires should never be left unattended and must be fully extinguished before leaving. Wood gathering is prohibited within the park. Purchase wood in nearby communities. Gas or liquid-fueled stoves and lanterns are allowed, but they should only be lit on bare ground away from vegetation. Lanterns may not be hung from trees. For additional regulations details, visit https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/camping-regulations.htm

  • rvAllowed= 0

  • rvInfo= RVs, campers, and trailers are not allowed. Vehicles over 19 feet in length are also not allowed. This campground only allows tent camping.

  • rvMaxLength= 0

  • additionalInfo= More services are available in Virgin, Utah, over 20 miles away.

  • trailerMaxLength= 0

  • adaInfo= Due to the natural landscape and weather conditions, Lava Point Campground does not have accessible campsites. Accessible camping can be found at Watchman Campground, located by the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.

  • trailerAllowed= 0

  • accessRoads= Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather

    SubValue: "Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather"

  • classifications= Limited Development Campground

    SubValue: "Limited Development Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - seasonal

  • toilets= Vault Toilets - seasonal

    SubValue: "Vault Toilets - seasonal"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= No

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal

  • potableWater= No water

    SubValue: "No water"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= Yes - seasonal

campsites

  • totalSites=6

  • group=0

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=6

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=0

  • walkBoatTo=0

  • other=0