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25 total sitesAbout Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- River Access
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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 However, some issues were noted, including outdated signage, limited water access for RVs, and occasional noise from the highway.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.
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 However, some issues were noted, including outdated signage, limited water access for RVs, and occasional noise from the highway.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
Dale J
VerifiedDecember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper Loop
The park was very nice, but there was 25 to 30 mph winds every day.
Ronnie G
VerifiedDecember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: Lower Loop
Great campground and easily accessible
Patty F
VerifiedDecember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 93, Loop: Lower Loop
Great camp area. The only thing that would have made it better is to have water available to fill up a jug.
chris d
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
Very nice place to camp.
Matthew C
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: Lower Loop
Great area! Good views. Hope it never gets busy
Steven T
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop
Very nice.
Cynthia S
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Upper Loop
This campground was clean, quiet and had great views.
Chris S
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
Very nice n well maintained BLM, in a beautiful magical area, w hiking trails, stunning views n environment. Pure energy for the soul.
Trale P
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful campground right on the river. Glassed desert bighorns in the surrounding mountains. Quick access to exploring St. George
Kari W
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Upper Loop
Lot 38 has a great view!
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).
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