Lava Point Campground

Small but mighty campground. The sites are large with new bear vaults. All sites have picnic tables and fire rings. The views from the point which is only a five minute walk from the campground are stunning. Reservations are required with NO first come, first serve sites. I asked a very helpful NPS Volunteer Ranger why that was and he explained that due to the distance of the campground from main roads they were required to make it reservation only. People would show up, not be able to find a site (there are only 6 sites) and then be angry. Worth it if you have reservations.

Excellent location and host Margerine is very friendly and knowledgeable.. She ided birds for me and shared details about California Condor(only 62 left in world around Zion national park). Bit far from Zion national parl but the derive is so beautiful u wont even notice it. Great spot for birders, i was able to photograph birds like Osprey, Grouse (she roosted in tree near the park), stellar jays, turkey vulture etc, very close to the campground. There are real lava rocks near campground that are stark witness to lava flow in past history. For Zion national one tip - get in park early around 7 am and grab one of the spots which have picnic table. Parking gets full pretty fast and parking at Springdale and taking shuttle is a hassle. Happy camping and birding!!

Incredible spot! Lava point really has an incredible view!!! The bathrooms were clean, campsites were simple and nice.

Nice place to Camp pretty awesome so quite in the the first Day we Arrived it rain so hard and suddenly it's was only hail no rain but after the rain the smell of trees was nice going again next week

Be aware that CG closes for winter, as do many NPS CGs in the area. I drove a long way there in late oct, '24 to fund it closed.

This is a lovely little campground with temperatures that make for a perfect summer night’s sleep. Facilities are basic and it’s a long drive up from the park, but it’s paradise compared to Watchman campground.

We loved our stay here. Its super quiet, light pollution is practically non existent, and it has beautiful trails very close to the site itself. We saw plenty of deer here as well as owls. The overlook nearby via the campground trail is beautiful! The bathrooms are pit bathrooms so be ready for the smell. But I will say Guy the volunteer is the MAN. He was kind, made conversation, gave tips of the lay of the land and nearby. He gave us snacks and was also very respectful of your time and space. As for the 19 foot limit: There is a SHARP hairpin turn on the way up there that if you had a longer vehicle you would go in the other lane. So COULD you? Sure. I saw an RV up there. But I would save the headache. We'll be back

If you are looking for a free campground close to Zion this is your spot! It is first come, first serve. I would come early to make sure there is a spot available!