Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Near Littlefield, AZ

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Virgin River flowing next to the Lower Loop

Sheltered Site with the Paiute Mountains

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About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

The 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. 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.

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Birding

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Hiking

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⛺ 103, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 13, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 19, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 20, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 24, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 25, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 28, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 34, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 36, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 38, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 46, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 62, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 65, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 69, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 70, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 71, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 72, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 73, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 74, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

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⛺ 89, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 92, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 93, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 94, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 96, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 97, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

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⛺ 103, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 13, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 19, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 20, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 24, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 25, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 28, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 34, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 36, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 38, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 46, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 62, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 65, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 69, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 70, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 71, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 72, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 73, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 74, Loop: Upper Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 89, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 92, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 93, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 94, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 96, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 97, Loop: Lower Loop Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (328)

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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

Review Summary

4.3

328 reviews

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Maureen G

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July 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: Lower Loop

Really enjoyed the two Lower loop sites I stayed in, each with very short hike to river beach access.

Julianna M

August 16, 2026

No surprise here - it booked for a summer night & it was as hot as the devil’s armpit! It was dusk when i arrived so i couldn't get the entire view of the area, but it was clean and maintained. The bathroom (upper loop) was clean, working and running AC, well taken care of.
I selected spot 111 in the lower loop - which in and of itself was a loop pull through. Nice view. Close to the freeway for best cell service (4-5 bars the entire time i was there).
To be honest - i dipped out around midnight because IT WAS HOTTER THAN THE DEVIL’S ARMPIT! Ha ha my cooling system wasn't working how i’d hoped. Up until then the neighbors around were quiet. I did not find the consistent interstate traffic to be a nuisance but you could hear a little in the distance.

Reminder: this is the wilderness! I looked out while adjusting in my rig & there was a fox 5 ft from my car.

James L

September 10, 2026

great stargazing, easy access from highway, some highway noise at night.

Gaylene D

September 26, 2026

There was plenty of room. Nice views. Quiet. Useful convenient location. Good bathroom with water.

Tom B

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September 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: Upper Loop

was a bit difficult to find a spot, internet was not great and couldn't scan code or book online. quiet area. enjoyed being there.

Melissa M

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September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Upper Loop

The campsite was clean and the location is stunning. It is close to the main road but not too noisey. Our pitch was close to others but they were not occupied. A great campsite

Jeff V

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October 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: Lower Loop

Hwy is nearby and noisy until late at night. Bathrooms clean and no smell. Very nice to be close to the river! Shade structure appreciated.

Tristan L

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October 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Upper Loop

Beautiful location with easy access to the interstate. Our pad was quiet and easy to access. The bathroom was clean (bring your own toilet paper). The scenery is stunning and the walking trails make it all accessible.

Location & Directions for Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

X624+67, Littlefield, AZ 86432 United States

Elevation: 692 ft

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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).

Nearest town

Littlefield, AZ - 10 mi

About 12 min to downtown

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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