Lee Pass Trailhead serves as the primary access point for backpacking into Zion National Park's Kolob Canyons wilderness area, offering the starting point for the La Verkin Creek Trail to Kolob Arch and connections to the Hop Valley Trail.

The trailhead provides access to designated backcountry campsites (10 sites between Lee Pass and Kolob Arch, plus 3 more upstream) along scenic canyon routes with reliable water sources like Beatty Spring.

Wilderness permits are required and must be obtained from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center; reservations can be made online through recreation. gov for half of available campsites.