Camp Joy at Kolob Reservoir

89%

16 reviews

· Kanarraville, Washington, Utah · 3 acres

Hosted by Teresa T.

Vehicle site

· 20 guests max

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-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash 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

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 35 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Water is shut off for maintenance but should be back on beginning of the summer season 2023.

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

20 guests max

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Please clean up after yourself and your pets. Act as if the next guests are the type of people who go shoeless everywhere . 😂😏😊

No campfires

Check the Fire restrictions sign when driving past the reservoir. We also have propane fire pits available for rent.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from river or stream, purify from spigot, purify from pump, purify from lake or pond. Water has been turned off for the rest of the 2023 camping season.

No showers

Bathe in lake

Pack it out

Dumpsters located by the reservoir.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 2:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Fire pit and propane tankrental

$55.00

Fire pit AND propane tank. It should be inside the container on top of hill. Message me when making the reservation so I can make sure you find it.

Reviews

89% Recommend22 ratings · 16 reviews

Lynne H.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Fall at Camp Joy

16 ft car · With pets

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.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

15 ft campervan · With pets

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

Bruce G.

13 reviews

Not recommend

· September 2024

No way

30 ft travel trailer

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.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

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.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Beautiful property

12 ft toy hauler

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.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

20 ft pop-up camper · With kids

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

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking