About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 25
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Birding
Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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- Potable Water
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- River Access
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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.
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
Lisa D
May 4, 2024
Great stop and found plenty of first come sites that were acceptable for our 31’ trailer. Bathrooms very clean, outer loop much quieter than one closer to highway. Nice hill e down to the Virgin River.
dan g
May 3, 2024
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Timothy C
April 29, 2024
The campground was very easy to access from I-15 and entrance was clear and manageable even for our long RV. Once we figured out the site signage we could quickly select a vacant site and payment of fee was easy with the app and QR code. Such a beautiful site and hand to have bathrooms available as well. Definitely looking forward to another return.
Jeff C
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop
We had a good experience. We stayed for 2 nights on a Sunday and Monday and slept in a tent. The campsite 92 has a great setting with wonderful views of the river gorge. Also a short hike down to the river and trails from the site. There are a couple of good flat areas in the campsite if your going to pitch a tent. Use upgraded tent stakes that hold to anchor your tent. It does get breezy in the gorge with some big wind gusts on and off throughout the day. The bathrooms were clean and acceptable. There is some traffic noise from the highway but also the sound of the river running. Overall the campground was quiet and peaceful. I will definitely be returning.
Mike D
VerifiedApril 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Upper Loop
Great
Pascual M
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful. Quiet. Clean. There is plenty of room for parking our 30ft RV. Bathrooms are clean with drinkable water and cooled with AC units when it's hot outside. Our site had the built shade cover and fire ring for a campfire or if you decide to cook it has nice fire crate attached to it. Trails nearby down to the Virgin River so the kids can swim and play.
Korinna h
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
Highway traffic can be heard into the night. Good short hikes available.
dan g
April 10, 2024
As usual the same problems with Scan and Pay, spot selection not accurate resulting in "vandalism" against scan and pay receipt. BLM St George
and recreation.gov is placing the camper in harms way. Do not implement a procedure not is not been enforced. None of my emails regarding the
Scan and Pay problems have been answered. You are basically pleading "No Contest" because of self incrimination.
It is truly regrettable that the only known "procedure" is the "gun to the head" tactic !!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Dan Gramatic
Melodee O
April 9, 2024
Beautiful area! Thankful for paved roads and sites when it rained. Long pull-outs for our 40' Class A and tow (except the ones with medians are tight). Not far from St. George and Snow Canyon State Park (40 minutes). Very reasonable price, but no services except garbage and bathrooms.
Gregg S
April 5, 2024
Excellent campground with nice views. Some highway noise, but not enough to bother our sleep. Bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner. Good cell service. Would definitely come back.
Location Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Address:
X624+67
Littlefield, AZ, 86432
United States
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. The recreation area is at the Cedar Pocket Exit (Mile Post 18).
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
