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La Verkin Creek Trail Campsites
Zion National Park · Virgin, UT
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13 backcountry campsites located along La Verkin Creek Trail through Zion National Park's Kolob Canyon.
Campsite 1 (Deer Camp)
This site is located about two miles from the trailhead in a cottonwood grove at the base of Shuntavi Bluff. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 2 (Ringtail Camp)
A private site encircled by trees on the east side of Timber Creek located just prior to the trail leaving this drainage. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 3 (Dry Camp)
This waterless camp is on the south side of the trail, half a mile above the creeks with great views of Red Butte. This site has a maximum group size of 6 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 4 (Juniper Camp)
This site, surrounded by junipers and cottonwoods, is located a few minutes east of the historical corral and is in clear view of the trail. This site has a maximum group size of 7 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 5 (Neagle Camp)
This sandy site offers a little more seclusion about 125 feet north of La Verkin Creek Trail, be aware that ants also like campsite 5 in the summer months. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 6 (Dipper Camp)
This sandy site provides plenty of privacy and is on the south side of La Verkin Creek near a small pool. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 7 (Oak Point Camp)
Near a spring on the north side of the creek, this site sits above the creek on a promontory among a stand of oaks. This site has a maximum group size of 2 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 8 (Flat Rock Camp)
A popular and spacious site on the north side of the creek with a large table/cooking rock. This site has a maximum group size of 12 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 9 (Cross Creek West Camp)
A large ponderosa pine with scattered rocks mark this scenic site on the south side of the creek. This site has a maximum group size of 12 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 10 (Bird Camp)
Visible from the trail, Bird Camp is located among ponderosas and four large boulders on the south side of the creek. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 11 (Cougar Camp)
This site is located on the north side of the creek after the trail junction with Hop Valley. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 12 (Cottonwood Camp)
Campers enjoy the cottonwoods and ponderosas that shade this site. This site has a maximum group size of 8 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite 13 (Bear Camp)
This isolated site is shaded by maples and box elder trees and is located a short 10 minute walk from Bear Trap Canyon. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Make a reservation for a backcountry backpacking permit here: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/backpackingpermits.htm
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No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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