Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

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

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Available sites

25 total sites

About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located along Interstate 15 approximately 20 mi southwest of St. George, Utah and approximately 20 mi 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. 

Activities & Attractions

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Birding

Birding

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Currently open - Oct 1 to Nov 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
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 20, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 24, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 25, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 28, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 34, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 36, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 38, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 46, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 62, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 65, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 69, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 70, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 71, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 72, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 73, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 74, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 89, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 92, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 93, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 94, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 96, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 97, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (328)

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
328 reviews
5
53.7%
176
4
30.8%
101
3
7.9%
26
2
4.6%
15
1
3.0%
10

Nicholas W

November 8, 2024

5

Clean and scenic. Too bad no cell service.

Simone M

Verified

November 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: Lower Loop

4

A pretty and convenient place to stop for the night between St. George and Vegas. You're right by the highway, so road noise is inevitable. I planned to tent camp, but the wind was pretty strong so I slept in my Outback. Nice to have flush toilets and running water nearby. Wish I could have arrived earlier in the day to explore the trails.

eric w

Verified

November 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop

5

Very nice BLM campground with incredible views. We had our side by side with us and were able to directly access 100’s of miles of trails from Cedar Pocket Road.

Jaanasheen B

November 17, 2024

3

very easy to access, campsite very conveniently located!

Renee D

November 17, 2024

5

Great open space. Beautiful area with clean bathroom. Great sunsets and sunrise. The park ranger was so helpful showing me how to pay for my site. It was a little confusing at first. Stayed one night and would come back. Perfect spot between Vegas and Zion.

rich m

Verified

November 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 97, Loop: Lower Loop

3

A nice stop over. The spots are not very level and a bit unusual in design for the most part as they are more pull over to the side of the road and less back in off of the road. But it works in this design. There is no power or water or dump station. But it's better to be on pavement than just the open desert as there is less dust blowing in the wind. The scenery and hiking opportunities are excellent. I have no ide why some people are so obsessed with fires. The fire pits are very good. Bring your own wood if you must add to the World's Pollution. Cell reception on the other side of the Interstate is pretty decent but for some reason in this campground it is very bad. You can not count on being able to use your phone for Data Browsing. But you should if you walk around a bit at least be able to make a phone call. The Rangers are excellent. I did not meet the Camp Host. Again nice place to stop over. You will hear the traffic more in the lower loop than the upper loop.

Jim J

November 20, 2024

5

We only stayed one night but the scenery was beautiful! Hiked Dow to the river and got some amazing sunset shots! Clean restrooms and surprisingly quiet considering the proximity to I-15. Just a short drive to St.George UT. Will definitely stay again!

Maureen A

November 22, 2024

4

A great spot-easy on/off i-15. Upper part is pretty quiet. Online check in-signal was a little weak, but we managed. Very clean.

Lori P

November 23, 2024

5

It’s easy to get to from I70, clean, neat, quiet, with clean restrooms. Very nice host too.

Steven M C

Verified

November 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Upper Loop

3

Bathroom was filthy for a solid week and had no toilet paper

Location & Directions for Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

X624+67, Littlefield, AZ 86432 United States

Elevation: 692 ft

Getting There

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

Nearest town

Littlefield, AZ - 10 mi

About 12 min to downtown

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.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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Approx. 16 mi away (straight-line distance)

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