Time to escape the Vegas heat and seek higher elevation!
Anna and I headed up to Kolob Reservoir last weekend to get away and enjoy a little outdoors.
We made our way up the hill to Kolob. It’s a very scenic stretch of road that dips into Zion a couple times. We were loaded up with our canoe, mountain bikes and little Super Sherpa 250cc motorcycle.
Kolob Reservoir, Utah |
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Water Depth |
51 ft max, 21 ft average |
Size |
249 acres |
Elevation |
8107 ft |
Camping Areas |
Primitive camping allowed along the shore and there is also a campground available |
RV Accessible? |
In the campground and maybe some spots along the water for a small RV. |
Activities |
Kayaking, Canoeing, Fishing, Camping. Swimming is allowed although the water is very cold. |
Location
We scored an awesome spot on the water.
After camp was set up, we did a little canoeing and exploring.
We found an old collapsed cabin in one of the coves so we stopped and checked it out.
Some locals
We rode around the area a little bit.
We made a fire and chilled.
Then I took some nature pics & watched the reflections in the water as the sun went down.
Anna found a bouncy log
This was our morning view.
The Aspens lit up as the sun hit them.
Made some coffee and enjoyed the peaceful morning.
Here’s a little taste of our relaxing weekend. Turn that volume up and enjoy the awesome sounds of nature.
Video
On our way back we found some goldfish that were mating
Passing through a section of Zion National Park.
On the way home, I managed to squeeze in a little MTB action near Virgin, Utah. The Hurricane Rim Trail was really cool.
It was a bit warm after the 10.6 mile ride, so I cooled off in the Virgin River. It felt amazing!
4 Responses
Michael T
Camping with my four girls this weekend and your campsite at Kolob Reservoir looked great. May I please get directions or coordinates to that spot?
Pete
Hi Michael. Sure thing! Just be aware sometimes it is not accessible. I visited Kolob a couple of times after this trip and the dirt road that brings you to that side of the reservoir has a hole/ huge mud pit that you have to cross. It is only passable with a Jeep and even that may be difficult. Check it out though. It may be filled in and doable now. Otherwise, there are still some great campsites along the water there. This is where we camped, https://goo.gl/maps/rteSSe2kLYtcYaP86
garrett
thank you so much for your review. Because you two, we have been there twice now. My young boys and I love the area and its people. We rented a canoe, drive the dirt roads and fished. I want to tell other’s while hoping no one will go. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!
Pete
That’s great, Grant! I’m glad my post helped out and you got to enjoy Kolob. Thanks for your post/ feedback. 🙂