Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Open year-round. 25 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; the remaining 83 sites are first-come, first-served payable via the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay app. 14-night consecutive stay limit enforced.
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 9:02PM PDT until July 20 at 11:15PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Mohave County in northwestern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1115 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 902 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pierce Ferry And Antares Roads. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area sits in a dramatic desert gorge carved by the Virgin River, showcasing geological formations similar to the Grand Canyon on a smaller scale. The campground occupies a transitional zone between the Colorado Plateau and Mojave Desert, supporting some of the northernmost Joshua Tree populations. The Virgin River corridor is home to several endangered fish species and provides critical habitat for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. The developed campground features 108 sites with paved roads, pull-through parking, drinking water, and flush toilets. Each site includes a picnic table and grill or fire pit, with 12 sites offering shade shelters. Eight ADA-accessible sites are distributed between the Upper and Lower loops. The campground has no electrical hookups or dump station, making it suitable for self-contained RVs or tent camping. Recreational opportunities include the Sullivan Canyon Trail leading into the Paiute Wilderness, a scenic paved trail to a Joshua Tree grove viewpoint, and river access trails. The Virgin River Gorge is popular with rock climbers and canyoneers. Across the interstate, Cedar Pocket Road leads to additional hiking through a limestone slot canyon.
Directions
Located along Interstate 15 approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. Take the Cedar Pocket Exit at Mile Post 18.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 130ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BLM_AZ_ASDOWEB@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 688-3200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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