Lava Point Campground (Zion)
Rustic mountain-top camping at 7,900 ft above Zion's Kolob Canyons.
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Ponderosa pine (2,400 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Ponderosa pine (2,400 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Rustic mountain-top camping at 7,900 ft above Zion's Kolob Canyons.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Ponderosa pine (2,400 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Ponderosa pine (2,400 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Lava Point Campground (Zion) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Lava Point Campground (Zion)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
