OutReserve

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

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Birding

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

Reviews (280)

What Guests Are Saying

The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites, stunning views, and access to numerous hiking trails. Many visitors appreciate the clean restrooms and well-maintained grounds, making it a great stop for travelers along I-15. However, there are some concerns regarding parking, water availability for RVs, and occasional noise from the freeway, along with issues related to the reservation system. Overall, it is a highly recommended spot for nature lovers.

Review Summary

4.3
280 reviews
5
53.9%
151
4
30.7%
86
3
7.9%
22
2
4.6%
13
1
2.9%
8

Robert V

Verified

June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Upper Loop

5

It’s a very scenic campsite. There is a short hike to the river, which was neat. It’s a very convenient location next to the 15 freeway. Despite being close to the freeway, the campsite was quiet.

Bernd L

June 2, 2024

5

Great place for a night’s stop on the way to Zion/Bryce NP.

Manuel S

June 2, 2024

5

Very nice place to stay with amazing atmosphere! We stayed for one night as this spot was perfectly located between two of our roadtrip stops (Zion National Park - Las Vegas), very close to the interstate road.
The payment is completely cashless - the digital payment works via the Recreation.gov app. The instructions are pretty good for that. We had no problem at all with noise from the road. There were different shapes of parking/camping spots for parallel or straight parking. There is plenty of space available with a lower and upper camparea. I would bet one could always find a spot - and if not a single spot, there might be the chance to share a spot with anybody else for a night. Restrooms were okay and there was a drinkwater fountain. Fire pits, standing grills and picnic tables available.
One could see a poster which announced that the bureau of land management (provider) thinks about raising the prices. For us it was still 8$ for the night (+1$ payment fee). Their proposed (future) prices were: day use 6$, overnight RV and tent camping 22$, group overnight camping 42$.
Maybe we just did not find it, but there was no RV dump station.

All in all, great place to stay!

Rushford L

May 28, 2024

5

I often stop here on my way down to Las Vegas for business or camping. It’s a great stop and it feels safe. It’s a nice hike down to the river and with the senior discount. It’s a pretty inexpensive. Stay will use it.

Jon J

Verified

May 26, 2024 Stayed at: 62, Loop: Upper Loop

5

What an amazing time! All was great!

Amy B

May 21, 2024

4

Quite a bit of freeway noise, but nice that you can walk down to the Virgin River.

natalie g

Verified

May 19, 2024 Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper Loop

5

Amazing campsite! One of the best I’ve stayed at spacious private unbelievable views

Nina B

May 17, 2024

4

It's unbelievable that you can get a campsite here for eight dollars. Very nice campground with a great view. Depending on where you stand, you can hardly hear the highway. The bathrooms were basic and had lots of dead insects. We were passing through and only there for one night, so it didn't bother us much. We would definitely recommend it.

Lon H

May 14, 2024

4

Beautiful area. The upper loop is behind a hill with no freeway noise. One gripe… no fee box…. Digital payment only! PROBLEM no cell service! Several campers with various cell services walking around camp looking for cell service. Surely some one should have checked that out before the policy change. Most people camped in a vacant site and waited for a ranger who never showed up.

dan w

May 12, 2024

5

Convenient location right off the highway. Traffic sound audible, but more like white noise.
Campground is clean and well kept with flush toilets and running water. Alas no showers. Great bargain for such a nice campground.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 36.9511 / -113.793

Elevation: 692 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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