Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

Virgin River flowing next to the Lower Loop
Sheltered Site with the Paiute Mountains
ADA Site 94
North Restroom
Inside of the flush toilet restrooms

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

25 total sites

Tent Sites

25 sites

About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located along Interstate 15 approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and approximately 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. It's accessed from the Cedar Pocket Exit (mile post 18). The overnight-use fee is $8 per site per night and the day-use fee is $2 per vehicle. Overnight use is limited to 14-night stays. The recreation area currently has 25 of the best sites only available through recreation.gov reservations. The remaining 83 sites are first come, first serve (FF) payable by using the Scan and Pay feature on the recreation.gov app. Please come prepared by either making a reservation here before arrival OR having the recreation.gov app installed with login setup to pay onsite with the scan and pay option. 

Number of accommodations: 25

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Jun 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

25 Sites Available

Site
Price
103, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
19, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
20, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
24, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
25, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
28, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
34, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
36, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
38, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
46, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
62, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
65, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
69, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
70, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
71, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
72, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
73, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
74, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
89, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
92, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
93, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
94, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
96, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
97, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (317)

What Guests Are Saying

The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with clean facilities and stunning views, making it a great stop for travelers. Many appreciate the easy access to the river and hiking trails, as well as the reasonable pricing. However, some issues were noted, including outdated signage, limited water access for RVs, and occasional noise from the highway. Overall, it provides a peaceful, scenic experience, especially in cooler seasons.

Review Summary

4.3
317 reviews
5
53.9%
171
4
30.3%
96
3
7.9%
25
2
4.7%
15
1
3.2%
10

David V

Verified

March 24, 2025 Stayed at: 74, Loop: Upper Loop

5

Got in late and left early for a single overnight stay. The place seemed full but mostly quiet.

Thayne G

Verified

March 31, 2025 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop

4

quiet and great views

Lori E

Verified

April 10, 2025 Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop

5

It made no sense to me that you must use the app to pay for a site but there is no cell service at the kiosk. So instead i had to drive to service and then pay an $8 fee for a $4 campsite on rec.gov.
The campground was clean and spaces were adequate. Nice views of the river and the surrounding mountains. There is highway noise but there is so much more on which to focus.

Laurel F

Verified

April 19, 2025 Stayed at: 70, Loop: Upper Loop

5

Been to this campground many times. It's beautiful and a quick getaway from Las Vegas. Only complaint about this site is the amount of foot traffic since it's right next to the bathroom.

Jean D

Verified

April 29, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Upper Loop

4

Good spaces between campsites. Facilities available are in good shape. Needs more signage, especially for exits, finding individual sites.. Ranger visible often during week. .

Stephanie S

Verified

May 5, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: Upper Loop

5

We will definitely be back! Our reservation process was easy. Our site was very level, we didn't even unhook our trailer for our 2 night stay. We enjoyed the hiking trails and even waded in the river, our dogs were ecstatic getting to play in the river! The bathrooms were very clean. We met Chris the Ranger and had a very nice visit with him, super nice guy and very knowledgeable about so many things!

Lina S

Verified

May 6, 2025 Stayed at: 97, Loop: Lower Loop

4

Nice campground with the amazing views.

Debbi M

Verified

May 15, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop

5

A beautiful campground tucked against the red hills and away from I15. Inexpensive and wonderful experience.

Edith M

Verified

May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop

5

Beautiful and peaceful place to camp. Very relaxing.

Regan H

Verified

June 4, 2025 Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop

4

A quick stop off I-15 in Arizona. This campground was fairly vacant, but we had two others in our loop the night we stayed. I made a reservation online beforehand, but could have saved the $8 fee had I just risked the first-come first-served. We couldn't find a place to fill water, but we did a makeshift bottle fill from the bathroom sink. No water spigots were indicated on the campground map, thank goodness we were mostly prepared.

Location Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

Address:
X624+67
Littlefield, AZ, 86432
United States

Highway access

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is accessible via Interstate 15, located at the Cedar Pocket Exit (Mile Post 18), approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada.

Elevation: 692 feet

Distance to downtown

10 mi drive to downtown Littlefield (about 12 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 1, 2026

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