Conditions Right Now
Nights run cold up here - pack warm layers even in July.
Why Camp Here
Most Forest Service camps up here are drive-in loops. Navajo Lake keeps 11 of its 27 sites as walk-in tent sites, which is why tent campers who want separation from truck doors keep coming back to it. You get flush toilets and drinking water, a boat launch with rentals on the lake, and the Virgin River Rim Trail close by, with views out to Zion and the Pine Valley Mountains. If you draw a walk-in, plan on carrying gear from the parking area rather than backing up to your site.
Tip: Evening rise on Navajo Lake is as reliable as sunset.
Around Camp
Out the tent door: Navajo Lake (Fishing, 0 mi) · Spectra Point / Ramparts (Hike, 7 mi) · Panguitch Lake (Fishing, 14 mi) · Kolob Reservoir (Fishing, 16 mi)
Quick Answers
- Do I need a reservation at Navajo Lake Campground?
- Reservable via recreation.gov.
- What elevation is Navajo Lake Campground?
- 9200 feet. Season: June-Sept. Nights run cold up here - pack warm layers even in July.
- Why camp at Navajo Lake Campground?
- Navajo Lake puts you on the water at 9,200 feet with flush toilets and drinking water on site, not the bare-bones setup the elevation suggests. Eleven walk-in tent sites, a boat launch with rentals, and Virgin River Rim Trail access sit within the same small loop, and the fishing starts a short walk from the tent.