Directions
The Recreation Area is located off of Interstate 15 about 20 miles southwest of St. George Utah and about 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. Take the Cedar Pockets exit, located halfway through the Virgin River Gorge.
Phone
(435) 688-3200
Activities
CAMPING, HIKING, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WILDERNESS, DAY USE AREA, PHOTOGRAPHY
Camping Reservations
Reserve your campsite at these camping areas:
Hiking Trails
Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:
Related Link(s)
***** Notice of Temporary Closure *****
The BLM Arizona Strip Field Office has temporarily closed the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area in order to complete necessary renovations of the restrooms and other infrastructure to ensure the health and safety of visitors.
Once renovations are complete, the BLM will notify the public of the reopening of the recreation area through this website and notice to media outlets.
This temporary closure does not apply to contractors, law enforcement or other agency personnel overseeing renovations or other activities. The site and facilities will continue to be patrolled by the Mohave County Sheriff™s Office as well as BLM law enforcement and staff throughout the duration of the closure to ensure the health and safety of the public.
For additional information, please contact the Arizona Strip Field Office at 435-688-3200.
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The Virgin River Gorge, where the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area resides, provides a stunning and colorful mountain desert setting. The gorge mimics, on a smaller scale, the colorful layers and striking depths of the Grand Canyon. In fact, many of the very same geologic formations are present in both areas.
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is a first-come, first-served campground and day-use area located along I-15 approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and 20 miles east of Mesquite, Nevada. The recreation area has easy access from Interstate-15 from Cedar Pocket Exit (Mile Post 18). Overnight-use fee is $8 per site (up to 2 vehicles) and day-use fee is $2 per vehicle.
Campground Amenities
- Paved access road
- Pull-through parking
- Drinking water
- Flush toilets (ADA compliant)
- Self-pay register boxes
- Occasional Campground host
Campsite Amenities (77 overnight sites)
- Picnic table
- Grill
- Vehicle or RV parking
- 5 sites that are ADA compliant
- 5 sites with shade shelters
** The campground has no electrical or waste dump hook ups. **
Day Use Amenities (38 sites)
- Paved access road
- Pull-through parking
- Drinking water
- Flush toilets (ADA compliant)
- Self-pay register boxes
- Campground host
- 7 shade shelters
- Access to Sullivan Canyon Trail in the Paiute Wilderness
- Access to interpretative trail
- Trail access to the Virgin River
