Quick Facts
7,890 ftPrice
$20 - $25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Typically open May t...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
7,890 ftPrice
$20 - $25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Typically open May t...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Based on 98 reviews
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"User reviews for Lava Point Campground highlight the serenity, scenic views, and the helpfulness of the camp host. Common praises include the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the beauty of the nearby overlook. Criticisms focus on the lack of water, limited privacy between sites, and the occasional presence of bees."
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Lava Point Campground
37.3839, -113.0328
Best Time to Camp at Lava Point Campground
At nearly 8000 feet elevation, Lava Point offers a refreshing escape from the desert heat that dominates lower Zion Canyon. Summer days are pleasantly warm while nights can be surprisingly crisp, with temperature swings often exceeding 30°F between afternoon highs and pre-dawn lows. Pack layers even in July and August. Winter transforms this high-altitude retreat into an inaccessible wonderland, as heavy snows close the access road and blanket the landscape in pristine white from late fall through early spring.
Pleasantly cool summer days, crisp nights, scenic trails and prime stargazing (peak season).
Open into late September; closure from October limits full fall access and services.
Open from May depending on snow clearance; May reviews positive but access can vary.
Closed October through April due to snow; winter camping not available.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: June 11, 2025 - September 28, 2025. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Typically open May through September, exact dates depend on snow clearance on Kolob Terrace Road. Closed October through April.
- Current Alerts: Weeping Rock Shuttle Bus Stop, Parking Area, and Trail Closed due to rockfall.
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