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
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
carol l
March 23, 2026
The access to register is somewhat cumbersome. I was unable to register through the website so had to download the app in order to register. With limited connectivity, it was a challenge.
Benny S
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: Upper Loop
Easy parking for my 35’ motorhome, quiet nights sleep, a lovely hike down to the river, great sunset, easy off and on to I-15.
Brian F
March 21, 2026
convenient access to main road. Beautiful canyons and river bank trails. Clean and well maintained. Dog-friendly with running potable water.
Dani M
VerifiedMarch 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop
There were some odd interactions with day visitors. It seems as if some visit for nefarious reasons. My second day/night included a man at the adjacent campsite that was passed out at the picnic table with a can of coors light. Later he moved to his car where there was also a dog. Through the day and early evening he yelled at the dog. When the occupants of the campsite arrived he moved and parked in the street between sites. This was uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, on my second night at the walk in campsites near me a large group set up with bright lights that illuminated my site as well as into my rig late into the night and early morning.
My arrival was also strange with a couple that were parked at the reserved site near me. They walked by my rig several times, filmed it and me with their phone, and then returned to their vehicle where they stayed for some time. Eventually another car parked next to them and it seemed as if there was a transaction taking place, after which they all left.
These events made me worry for my safety and the safety of my rig so I was unable to enjoy the area beyond my campsite. Very disappointing.
Beautiful area and great sites, it’s just a shame that they are not always used as intended.
Julie L
March 20, 2026
Great place to stop on the way to SLC!
Mark H
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Upper Loop
Very quiet and nice scenery. Price was low. Sites were paved and easy in and out.
Carol G
March 14, 2026
I was in site #45. Large site and easy pull thru. This is a clean and well kept CG. Some sites are reservable for an extra fee.
Several nice hikes from the CG. Was just a one night stop over so I only did one short 2 mile hike.
Robert M
March 9, 2026
Wonderful campground!
Vincent N
March 3, 2026
Clean and beautiful
Cathryn R
March 2, 2026
Beautiful setting, nice, level sites. Using the app for reservation was easy.
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
