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 River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

25 total sites

Tent Sites

25 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Jun 1 to Sep 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
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
19, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
20, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
24, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
25, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
28, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
34, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
36, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
38, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
46, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
62, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
65, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
69, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
70, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
71, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
72, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
73, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
74, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
89, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
92, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
93, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
94, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
96, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
97, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (317)

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
317 reviews
5
53.9%
171
4
30.3%
96
3
7.9%
25
2
4.7%
15
1
3.2%
10

Marco D

Verified

May 16, 2026 Stayed at: 65, Loop: Upper Loop

5

Beautiful and tidy campsite

The campsite is really very neat and nicely laid out. Especially the places with roofs are great, as they give pleasant shade. A small suggestion for improvement: A few signposts with the seat numbers would make the search on arrival much easier. Overall but absolutely recommended!

Andrew M

Verified

May 23, 2026 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop

3

Unique location. Hot with no shade. Beautiful in the evening. Was to be expected in the desert in May. Neighbors (kids) were very loud until midnight. Quite hours 10pm to 7am
Still glad I got to experience this camp location.

Ariana C

Verified

May 28, 2026 Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper Loop

5

We camped here on our way to California. We enjoyed a quick walk down the river. Place was clean and easy to find. Not the prettiest place but it is a great place to stop for a day on your journey. Summers get to hot for me here though. Fall and spring are best.

Mike P

Verified

June 2, 2026 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop

2

Bathrooms have NO toilet paper, Trash cans are overflowing, and people come and go, stay overnight and NEVER pay a dime.
Otherwise it's a great place to stop for the night.

Gerard H

Verified

June 9, 2026 Stayed at: 72, Loop: Upper Loop

1

Could not find my assigned campsite.

Thomas S

Verified

June 10, 2026 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop

4

Sites are easy to access. Watch the weather, drinking water is available, but when it gets hot, it stays hot for a while after sundown.

Craig M

Verified

June 12, 2026 Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop

1

Someone was in the spot we reserved on line.

Elsa A

Verified

June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop

5

Muy limpio fácil de encontrar el lugar, baños, limpios, muy económico, quedarse aquí, campamento, hermoso, rodeado de enormes montañas de piedra

Randal B

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 69, Loop: Upper Loop

4

Very nice clean and safe place. Beautiful views with easy access.

John M

Verified

July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop

4

Campground was very nice for the amount of money. Bathrooms and sites were clean. Nice proximity to the river. Only complain was the signage that was 10+ years old showing the lower loop as a recreational area only and camping was only on the upper loop. Pulled in at night and drove around for a while looking for campsite. A sigh showing what campsites in what loop would be nice. Only portable hookup was at the camp host site which wasn't there. All other hookups were turned off.

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.

Elevation: 692 feet

Distance to downtown

10 mi drive to downtown Littlefield (about 12 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 1, 2026

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