About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 25
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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
Kari W
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Upper Loop
Lot 38 has a great view!
Trale P
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful campground right on the river. Glassed desert bighorns in the surrounding mountains. Quick access to exploring St. George
Steve F
February 23, 2026
This location is very scenic, reasonably priced and has many hiking and river activities nearby. But it has a few drawbacks.
In the upper loop I found no usable cell service (Verizon) but did find slow service in the lower loop, where I moved to. Second, after I found the toilet in the men’s room plugged up, and decided I should report it, I found the host in the upper loop barricaded behind a tall chain link fence with warning signs about dogs. Indeed, as I walked past 2 large dogs came charging, barking and lunging at the fence. So I left reporting nothing. How can this be your public facing representative? I previously reported my experience but have heard no response.
Gary B
February 22, 2026
We were at the campground for a week. Weather was beautiful. Needed blankets at night but it was February. If it wasn't a 500 mile drive, we'd go more often. It would be nice to have a dump station but for us and anyone used to dry camping on BLM land, that's not an issue. We usually wait until we're at an RV Park and dump when we get there. Otherwise we find a facility that has a dump station. Some of the site are challenging for larger RVs since it's difficult to get them level. We found one site that was almost perfect and the view was outstanding.
Chris S
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
Very nice n well maintained BLM, in a beautiful magical area, w hiking trails, stunning views n environment. Pure energy for the soul.
Cynthia S
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Upper Loop
This campground was clean, quiet and had great views.
Robyn W
February 9, 2026
Beautiful country! Stayed in the lower campground. Highway traffic did not bother us at all and we had very good Verizon phone service! Bathrooms were clean and warm. Thank you for providing a very nice, quiet, safe camping area!
Steven T
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop
Very nice.
Matthew C
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: Lower Loop
Great area! Good views. Hope it never gets busy
Kellie J
January 23, 2026
Excellent stop over. Better view sites are reservation only. There really isn’t a bad campsite view.
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
