Lava Point Campground

Lava Point Campground is a basic camping area along Kolob Terrace Road at roughly 7,900 feet elevation within the park. The site contains six modest sites with picnic tables and fire rings set among dense coniferous forest.

The campground was established after Zion National Park's creation in 1919 to provide access to the park's northern reaches. Indigenous peoples used this region for hunting and settlement long before park designation.

Situated in traditional Native American territories, the campground area contains traces of ancient settlements and hunting grounds from indigenous communities.

Visitors must bring their own water supply since the site has only basic facilities like pit toilets and fire rings. Access is via a narrow mountain road that is often closed during winter months.

This site sits at the highest elevation of any campground in the park, making temperatures noticeably cooler than the main canyon below. The altitude creates a different forest environment with distinct tree species and wildlife from lower elevations.

Location: Washington County

Website: https://nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/lava-point-campground.htm

GPS coordinates: 37.38394,-113.03293

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25