About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 25
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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River Access
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- Potable Water
Water Access
- 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
Mary Beth A
April 1, 2024
Very little hiking in the area. Windy. Only a single toilet in the bathroom. FFFS sites are tiny - only large enough for a camper van or a tent. You MUST reserve in advance to get one of the larger pull through sites. Good for an overnight, but not worth staying any longer.
Catherine N
VerifiedMarch 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Upper Loop
Loved it so much we extended our stay.
Maura K
March 28, 2024
Absolutely spectacular campground. The views are phenomenal. This site was a bit close to the one next door but still fantastic. Fire ring and picnic table with a perfect sunset view. Only complaint was that the women's bathroom was filthy and straight up disgusting, with lots of food in the sink, mud (I hope it was mud) on the floor, and no toilet paper. Perhaps there were no camp hosts on duty? Aside from that, though, it was truly a phenomenal place and we would definitely camp here again. I appreciate the fact that there was only a $1 registration fee for this one. The for-profit contractors who run Recreation.gov should not be able to charge more than that. Thank you BLM for their work in making this amazing campground available.
William G
VerifiedMarch 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Upper Loop
Nice area. Level paved spots with good space between sites. No Cellular service and no hookups. Boondocking at it's best.
Nikolas T
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper Loop
Pull through site was a little tight for our 24 ft trailer+ Tow vehicle. Otherwise paved sites are nice and mostly flat. Hike to the river was a bonus. View of surrounding area delightful. Little noise from interstate did not bother us on upper loop. Great stopover on the way to Zion.
Patricia D
VerifiedMarch 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop
This is a cash free campground, QR codes to pay. But… there is no cell service. WTF? Also flush toilets but no water for campers. WTF? Views were great.
Darryl E
VerifiedMarch 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
What a beautiful place!
Roger M
VerifiedMarch 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful
Gail S
March 6, 2024
It was just an evening stop over for is on our way home to Montana.
doris t
VerifiedMarch 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Upper Loop
Site 28 Upper loop had great views but our 36ft 5th wheel and truck barely fit. A great campground in a beautiful area.
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
