This 9 miles (14.5 km) route isnt as technical as the top-down way but still requires route finding, scrambling over boulders, and swimming in cold water. Current Conditions. Kolob Campground is located adjacent to the Kolob Reservoir boat ramp and dock, including four acres of private shoreline. The drive up to Kolob Reservoir is a nice one. Fishing is done from shore, in float tubes and on boats. Most people who visit Zion are looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The 5,500-acre foot reservoir built in 1956 stores water for the residents of Washington County. Kolob is open all year. There are six primitive campgrounds . The starting point for the hike to either the upper or lower sections of the canyon is the West Rim Trailhead, reached by turning along the gravel side . I would recommend (if you can) to make each one of those drives someday. The road may be closed as early as November and becomes snow-free in late April. Q. Kolob Campground is located at the Kolob Reservoir, right by the water. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Or get the complete Utah National Parks Map Pack with five topographic maps. The scenery is beautiful and when you get to the end you get to the reservoir. Here in the northwest corner of the park, narrow parallel box canyons are cut into the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, forming majestic peaks and 2,000 foot cliff walls. This is an off-the-grid option with plenty of space and fantastic views. Rangers answer phone calls from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MT, but a ranger may not answer if they are already speaking with someone else. Areas to camp are around the shore of the lake and are not very large. Whichever you choose, you will be delighted by the views. more. Like other water-based attractions across Washington County that received a flood of visitors during 2020, Kolob was no different. The one hour drive from Zion was frequently steep but paved until you get to the reservoir. Kolob community resident Doug Heideman, who helped organize the community in approaching the Washington County Water Conservancy District about issues related to the mass-visitation to the area, shows a spot on the map of Kolob Reservoir where problems with trespassing campers have arisen for property owners in the area, St. George, Utah, April 8, 2021 | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News, Copyright 2010 - 2023 StGeorgeUtah.com LLC, all rights reserved, Southern Utah water manager speaks on current water situation, gives thumbs down for California solution, Water manager: Recent storms help refill Southern Utah reservoirs, but they need to keep coming, Water district offers to pay Washington County residents to replace grass, save water, Utah passed 575 bills during legislative session with 'historic' levels of funding for state priorities, Some areas restricted as peregrine falcons descend upon Zion National Park, Utah Tech, SUU men earn No.11 and No.3 seeds heading into WAC basketball tournament, Washington County Water Conservancy District. Listen to recorded information by calling anytime 24 hours a day. I saw other reviews that mentioned driving the "loop" around the reservoir.