Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Campground Arizona

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Overview

The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area has the only developed campground you will find on the Arizona Strip. The campground has 111 developed sites set on a hill above the river in the Virgin River Gorge. Campsites 1-74 are in the lower loop and sites 75-111 are in the upper loop. All sites have great views of the colorful cliffs and rocky canyons. Group camping is also available.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and trash collection.   There’s also a 33-site day use / picnic area. Each campsite also has a paved parking spur, table, fire ring and grate. Most sites have shade shelters. A few (tent only) sites do not have tables or fire rings. Cell service is poor in the area.

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area – Area Recreation

Take the Cedar Pockets Interchange and find yourself in the middle of a wilderness wonderland. 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.  Outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking, picnicking, stargazing and wildlife viewing. You may even spot some Bighorn Sheep on the rocky crags above the gorge.

You may also be interested in Sand Hollow State Park (Southern UT). Other campgrounds in the area include Red Cliffs (28 miles), Baker Dam (31 miles) and Pine Valley Recreation Area (34 miles).

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Shade Structure
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing