About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 25
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
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
Amy N
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Upper Loop
This campsite is awesome! The shade and table are really helpful as we didn’t have to worry about packing any chairs.
I recommend not going during June for the heat, but the bathrooms had AC which was very helpful. Such a beautiful campground. The views of the cliffs and the trail down to the river were picturesque. We were basically the only campers in the whole place so the desert was a bit eerie, but it’s nice being so close to the highway! Would come back again—maybe in the fall!
Joseph S
June 7, 2025
I have stayed here several times in the past. The grounds and the restrooms were always clean, and I felt like it was a safe and comfortable campground. However, on this visit the bathrooms were less clean than before, but it is still a nice campground overall.
Regan H
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop
A quick stop off I-15 in Arizona. This campground was fairly vacant, but we had two others in our loop the night we stayed. I made a reservation online beforehand, but could have saved the $8 fee had I just risked the first-come first-served. We couldn't find a place to fill water, but we did a makeshift bottle fill from the bathroom sink. No water spigots were indicated on the campground map, thank goodness we were mostly prepared.
Edith M
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Lower Loop
Beautiful and peaceful place to camp. Very relaxing.
Debbi M
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
A beautiful campground tucked against the red hills and away from I15. Inexpensive and wonderful experience.
Lina S
VerifiedMay 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 97, Loop: Lower Loop
Nice campground with the amazing views.
Stephanie S
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Upper Loop
We will definitely be back! Our reservation process was easy. Our site was very level, we didn't even unhook our trailer for our 2 night stay. We enjoyed the hiking trails and even waded in the river, our dogs were ecstatic getting to play in the river! The bathrooms were very clean. We met Chris the Ranger and had a very nice visit with him, super nice guy and very knowledgeable about so many things!
Jeffrey B
May 1, 2025
Clean site with washrooms and water in a beautiful location.
Jean D
VerifiedApril 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Upper Loop
Good spaces between campsites. Facilities available are in good shape. Needs more signage, especially for exits, finding individual sites.. Ranger visible often during week. .
Linda B
April 20, 2025
Great place!
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
