Lava Point Campground
Inside the park · Kolob Terrace, 45 min from main canyon
Way off the shuttle grid, up the Kolob Terrace. Six sites, pit toilets, no water. Big skies, cool nights.
Price
Free
Booking
Good odds
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Lava Point is a scoring outlier — near-perfect on remote, view and value (it's free), near-zero on comfort and RV. Six sites and a 45-minute drive from the main canyon keep it quiet.
See methodology →Best for
- Solitude seekers
- Backpackers using West Rim Trail
- Dark sky viewing
- Free camping
Good to know before booking
- Free — first-come first-served only, no reservations
- No water, pit toilets, no cell service
- Kolob Terrace Road (SR-9 to Virgin) is paved but steep
- Closed October – May by snow
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- June – September
- Higher demand
- Rarely truly busy
- Weather note
- Nights drop into the 40s even in July — bring layers.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Rules & extras
- Dark sky area
Tags
Location
Kolob Terrace, Zion, UT
Inside the park · Kolob Terrace, 45 min from main canyon
37.382° N, 113.030° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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