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Lava Point
A side road off Kolob Terrace Road leads to this Zion Canyon overlook.
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Lava Point Details
A side road off Kolob Terrace Road leads to this Zion Canyon overlook. There's a primitive campground here, as well as the trailheads for the Wildcat Canyon trail and the pleasantly downhill West Rim hike into Zion Canyon. The campground is open May to October and has six campsites.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Kolob Terrace
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lava Point
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0.0 mi away
Lava Point Fire Lookout
Sweeping views of Zion and the surrounding landscape.
0.2 mi away
Lava Point Campground
Six primitive campsites available first-come, first-served.
1.1 mi away
Sawmill Spring Trail
A short, easy side trail to the Sawmill Spring area.
2.9 mi away
Lava Point Fire Lookout
Sweeping views of Zion and the surrounding landscape.
3.9 mi away
Wildcat Canyon Trail
Connecting Wildcat Canyon to the West Rim Trail.
