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Camp Joy at Kolob Reservoir

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· Kanarraville, Washington, Utah

3 acres hosted by Teresa T.

1 Caravan site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Off-lead friendly

Pets can be off-lead at this Hipcamp.

A secluded hill top camping spot with PRISTINE views of the lake and access to all that Kolob Reservoir and Zion National Park have to offer. The LARGEST and most secluded camping spot for MILES. After parking your trailer or pitching your tent, walk down to the lake with your fishing poles and kayaks or take a bike ride down Kolob Terrace road. It is the perfect home base for the all the adventures to be had at Kolob and the surrounding areas around Zion National Park. Camp Joy is the highest point around Kolob Reservoir so you will be afforded the best sunset views in all four directions. You will never experience another “golden hour” like the one you experience while at Camp Joy. Our mission is to share the “Joy” of making unforgettable memories in the mountains with friends and family. Happy Travels! Camp Joy at Kolob FAMOUS HIKES AND TRAILHEADS LOCATED BY CAMP JOY: The "Kolob Terrace" is a lesser-traveled section of Zion, accessible via the Kolob Terrace Road that heads north from the town of Virgin. The drive through the Terrace up to Lava Point offers a good sampling of wondrous views, from golden valleys to the majestic North and South Guardian Angels high in distance. The Kolob Terrace is home to one of the most popular canyons in Zion: the Left Fork of North Creek, aka. "the Subway." WEST RIM TRAIL NORTHGATE PEAKS TRAIL THE SUBWAY WILDCAT CANYON TRAILHEAD HOP VALLEY TRAILHEAD THE CONNECTOR TRAIL HOODOO CITY GRAPEVINE TRAIL LANGSTON CANYON AND LANGSTON MOUNTAIN Brief history of Camp Joy: Camp Joy is a small parcel of land given to my grandmother and her sisters by my paternal great grandfather. It was part of a larger, 2,500 acre parcel that has been used for grazing sheep the last 100 or so years. As was common in those days, the male heir inherited the larger portion to continue the family business of sheep, and the three females inherited 1 acre each. My paternal grandmother fondly recalls spending her summers exploring the flora and fauna and staying overnight in a small cabin that they called “Camp Joy.” My father, also used to visit this area during his youth and has many fond memories of when the family would “Hie to Kolob.” My grandmother, being too old to enjoy the place herself, wanted to sell her portion to someone who would be able to enjoy it in this life. She didn’t believe in restricting access to the wonderful and uniquely awe inducing land surrounding Zion National park. She knew humans are just mere stewards , temporarily living off the land that Mother Nature has so generously provided for. My father and mother also shared this vision so (with his sisters/cousins permission) he purchased her share and the two adjoining lots that were owned by his aunts and combined them so we could have a place to park our trailers in the summertime. The advent of the internet and the resurgence of people wanting to go somewhere with their families to experience the peace and tranquility one can only find in the wilds, led us to feel that sharing this slice of heaven was not only economical but the right thing to do. So much of Kolob and the surrounding areas are marked off by private property, owners who aren’t even there to enjoy it 99% of the time. So we felt divinely called to offer our humble slice of heaven to likeminded individuals, seeking tranquility and peace but for some cosmic reason didn’t stand to inherit private property in the middle of one of the most beautiful places on earth. So welcome friend. We only ask, as you leave this place, to please bring with you this spirit of abundance and joy to wherever you call home.A PRIVATE lake side camping spot with PRISTINE views and access to all that Kolob Reservoir and Zion National Park have to offer. Walk down to the lake with your fishing poles and kayaks or take a bike ride down Kolob Terrace road. It is the perfect home base for the all the adventures to be had at Kolob and the surrounding areas around Zion National Park. Camp Joy is the highest point around Kolob Reservoir so you will be afforded the best sunset views in all four directions. You will never experience another “golden hour” like the one you experience while at Camp Joy. Our mission is to share the “Joy” of making unforgettable memories in the mountains with friends and family. Happy Travels! Camp Joy at Kolob

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22 Ratings · 16 reviews

Lynne H.recommends

October 5, 2024

Camp Joy at Kolob

Fall at Camp Joy

We had a great time at Camp Joy. We loved how safe we felt at the location behind a gate. The view is beautiful and even though the colors on the leaves were almost gone, we enjoyed the stars and the great weather. We plan on going back again in the future 😊

Rick N.recommends

September 29, 2024

Camp Joy at Kolob

Great view lot. The sunsets are amazing! The pad is pretty level with water on site. Very much enjoyed our time there.

Bruce G.doesn't recommend

September 27, 2024

Camp Joy at Kolob

No way

Better directions, starting from town. There are multiple ways in one that leads to a dead end that forced me to back up hill several hundred yards. Entrance to site is angled the wrong way. Impossible for a 30 ft travel trailer to back into view was beaitiful

The Truth I.recommends

September 11, 2024

Camp Joy at Kolob

Loved it, so did our pups

This spot was perfect for our trip. Amazing sunset views, good location on the lake, and separated from other people without being isolated entirely. There is a slight slope to the spot, but you can find a good place for a tent, just sleep with your head up hill. Overall recommend for anyone looking to get away, and it is a dog friendly spot with the fence and distance from the road giving a good buffer for pups to stretch their legs a bit. 10/10 would go again!

Chris H.recommends

June 27, 2024

Camp Joy at Kolob

Beautiful property

We absolutely loved the property the campsite was located on. We enjoyed that it was a single campsite and private. We spent each day in Zion and it was so pleasant to camp above the park where the weather was easily 20 degrees cooler. We've been camping in the same areas every year for many years and this was by far our favorite. Definitely will return for future visits.

Molly C.recommends

June 11, 2024

Camp Joy at Kolob

Beautiful and peaceful spot! We did come in a different way than the written directions so we turned the wrong way.

Location

Kanarraville, Washington, Utah, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute) and Pueblos First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Teresa T.

Joined in May 2021

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