About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 25
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
David D
VerifiedOctober 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper Loop
Great place for my one-night camp as I was heading across the desert. There was a little highway noise, but not too bad. My spot was close to the river, so it was minimal.
Josh P
October 14, 2023
Beautiful views, located directly off the highway, easy self check in process. No facilities but it's perfect for an overnight on the way from Vegas to Zion ect.
Christopher C
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop
One of the most beautiful spots in a beautiful canyon.
Jody L
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
Made the reservation...drove 500 miles and got there late at night expecting to pull into our reserved and paid for site. Someone already in our site and set up. They had a slip on the post saying they had paid. No camp host or anybody around. Had to go take a relatively undesireable site closer to the freeway where the noise kept me up all night. Nobody put a RESERVED slip on the post to hold it for the people who had paid for it.
Quinn G
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper Loop
Nothing particularly wrong with the camp ground, it’s clean and has decent facility’s but it barren. There is nothing special to it and most of the sites don’t have shade which is a major negative because with all the asphalt it’s makes the sites super hot.
Rick L
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Upper Loop
Decided not to stay here as it was right next to the very busy highway. The weather was bad which also contributed to our decision. It seems like the sites were open and there were restroom facilities.
Daniel D
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Upper Loop
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Nicolas W
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper Loop
Decided to break my journey here on my way to Moab in August, and there was hardly anyone around. Got to the campground around sunset time and didn’t have to worry about someone taking over my spot. Beautiful camp site (34), and it is also tent friendly as there is enough space to set up tents even though it doesn’t have a tent pad.
Luis S
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop
Good
Paula H
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Upper Loop
We were very disappointed with Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area. We had our camping equipment stolen and then we had someone taking our site as well while we were driving around. There was nothing on the site post to show we reserved our site. We will never go to Virgin River Canyon.
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
