Openings · last 7 days
34
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 34 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10138237
When Lava Point Campground reopens
Lava Point Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
64
Openings · last 90 days
64
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 23 of 64 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (35.9%), with Monday (12) and Tuesday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 38 of 64 detected openings (59.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 14–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 13 | 20.3% |
| 3 | 13 | 20.3% |
| 4 | 12 | 18.8% |
| 6 | 11 | 17.2% |
| 1 | 8 | 12.5% |
Site 2 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 13. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 102 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026): 42 open for online reservation · 60 reserved.
Where the open windows are
58.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 42 of 102 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026Not open online58.8%
Open site-nights42 / 102
Reserved (of online inventory)60 / 102
Weekday openings22
Weekend openings20
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 22 fall on weekdays and 20 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 23 of 78 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 6 | 9 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
42 open site-nights across 6 sites at Lava Point Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 7 2-night, 5 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 27 at site 2.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 2 | 19 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 4 | 19 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 1 | 19 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 5 | 19 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 3 | 19 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4 |
About Lava Point Campground
Overview
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. There is no potable water on site so campers must bring their own. There are no electrical hookups or outlets on site. Each campsite has a trash receptacle, picnic table, and fire ring. Restroom facilities consist of pit toilets.
Natural Features
Lava Point Campground is situated at 7,890 ft. (2405 m) above sea level providing cooler temperatures for campers during southern Utah's hot summers. Pine and Aspen trees create shade and protect campsites from wind on gustier days. A short distance from the campground entrance is Lava Point Overlook where campers can take in breathtaking panoramic views to the South towards Zion Canyon.
Nearby Attractions
Lava Point Campground is approximately a 1 hour and 20 minute drive from the South Entrance of Zion National Park in Springdale, UT. In between the campground and the South Entrance there are several trailheads providing access to Zion Wilderness. Lava Point Campground is also just a few miles South of Kolob Reservoir which provides fishing and water recreation opportunities.
6 monitored sitesRVs up to 19 ftNo hookups6 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
Lava Point Campground can be reached by taking the Kolob Terrace Rd. for 25 miles (40 km) north of the town of Virgin, UT. Turn right on Lava Point Rd. and follow for a short distance to the signed campground entrance.
1 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, UT 84767(435) 772-3256
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10138237 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lava Point Campground?
Reservations for Lava Point Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 42 of 102 tracked site-nights are currently open (41.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 64 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Lava Point Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 34 site-date openings at Lava Point Campground in the last 7 days, 64 over 30 days and 64 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Lava Point Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 23 of 64 (35.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lava Point Campground?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 27 at site 2. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Lava Point Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 19 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Lava Point Campground?
September 2026, with 23 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 78.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Lava Point Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 14-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Lava Point Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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