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Lava Point Campground

Campground · National park in Washington County, Utah. Run by Zion National Park.

6Campsites
1.0 miTo Blue Springs Reservoir
YesRV hookups
19 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorZion National Park
AgencyNational Park Service (Zion National Park)
Campsites6
Site types6 standard, no electric
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 6 sites
Longest RV/trailer site19 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
ShowersNo
ToiletsYes
Drinking waterNo
Dogs allowedYes
Fees<p>Reservations must be made in advance through Recreation.gov or their reservation line at 1-877-444-6777. Cell coverage is limited and there will be no opportunity to secure a reservation or make payment on site. </p> <p>Each site is $25
Phone(435) 772-3256
Websitewww.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/lava-point-campground.htm
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Lava Point Campground

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. Recreation Barney's Trail leaves from the campground and provides access to Lava Point Overlook and the West Rim Trail. The campground is also excellent for wildlife watching and stargazing. Facilities Lava Point is a primitive and dry campground.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Lava Point Campground is in Washington County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.