About Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)
We are open! And we have 25 sites available for reservations through recreation.gov. Site Renovations The recreation area has received many improvements including upgrades to electrical and water systems, repaving roads and parking areas, renovation of restroom facilities, demolishing condemned administrative use site, an updated water delivery system, sanded and stained picnic tables, new informational and fee kiosks, and accessibility improvements. Fourteen-day stay limit To increase recreation opportunities at the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area, the BLM's Arizona Strip Field Office issued a news release January 6, 2022, announcing the finalization of a supplementary rule that reinstates a stay limit of 14 consecutive days at the site. The change, which went into effect February 5, 2022, is consistent with camping limits for other BLM public lands, will allow more members of the public to enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, scenic viewing and boating from the popular site. Volunteers needed The BLM is looking for volunteers with excellent public lands stewardship ethics to work as campground hosts If interested, please visit Volunteer.gov.
How to Get There
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 Pocket exit, located halfway through the Virgin River Gorge.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)
Heading to Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)?
No central reservation system listed for Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/587) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)?
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 Pocket exit, located halfway through the Virgin River Gorge.
How do I contact Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)?
You can reach the park at phone: (435) 688-3200 or email: BLM_AZ_ASDOWEB@blm.gov.
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