Mesa Road begins just west of Virgin on Hwy 9 and winds up the mesa as the name implies, connecting to Kolob Terrace Road. There are some camp areas with majestic views of Zion NP. The top of the mesa is a government experment station, looks spooky. If you entered from Hwy 9, a couple miles up the road you will see a cement launch pad surrounded by a fence. This was the site where they used to launch live monkeys from cannons. You can do an internet search and find out the details. DIRECTIONS: If beginning on Hwy 9 Turn north on Mesa Road. If beginning on Kolob Terrace Road Turn at Smith Mesa Road. They are the same road, different names. You will find cool. crisp drinking water at Kolob Canyon Visitor Center, I-15, exit 40 The water pump is in the parking lot. PHOTO HERE Zion National Park PHOTO HERE Zion National Park Highway 12 Also see: BONELLI LANDING Also see: GOVERNMENT WASH Also see: GREG'S HIDEOUT Also see: KOLOB RESERVOIR Also see: LAVA POINT CAMPGROUND Also see: MEADOW VALLEY Also see: MOJAVE DESERT It is recommended to buy a National Parks Pass with Golden Eagle Hologram. It is valid for one year and covers entrance fees to National Parks and Monuments. The Golden Eagle Hologram covers things like Forest Passes and BLM Lands. CAMPGROUND INDEX CAMPING RECIPES CAMPING CHECKLISTS TOURIST PHOTOS www.eugenecarsey.com Free campgrounds and camping UTAH CAMPING MESA ROAD/ SMITH MESA ROAD ZION NATIONAL PARK