2 of 108 campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

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Site 103 shelter

Site 103 Fire Pit

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Site 105 Parking

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Site 19 - Table and Grill

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Site 20 Grill View

Site 20 Table and Grill

Site 20 Parking

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Site 24 curbside view

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Site 24 Parking View

Site 24 view towards parking

Site 24 Table and Grill

Site 25 showing parking

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Site 25 showing tent pad

Site 25 showing site number

Site 25 showing fire pit

Site 25 Curbside

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Site 28 Table and Grill

Site 28 Curbside

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Site 28 Parking

Site 28 Tent spot

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Site 34 Parking with Table

Site 34 Table and Grill

Site 34 Parking

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Site 36 showing fire pit and tent pad

Site 36 with Site Number

Site 36 Curbside

Site 36 highlighting tent pad

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Site 38 Parking

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Site 38 Riverview

Site 38 Curbside

Site 38 Looking back towards parking

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Site 46 Shelter

Site 46 Fire Pit

Site 46 Handicap Sign

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Site 62 has enough parking for 2 RVs end to end

Site 62

Site 62 has multiple picnic tables

Site 62's large parking area

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Site 65 Parking

Site 65 Curbside

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Site 65 Shade Structure

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Site 69 with restroom in background

Site 69 with table and fire pit

Site 69 Parking

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Site 70 Curbside View

Site 70 highlighting the paved trail to restroom

Site 70 Parking

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Site 70 highlighting the paved fire pit

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Site 71 Parking

Site 71 Curbside View

Site 72 Parking

Site 72 Curbside View

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Site 73 Parking

Site 73 Curbside View

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Site 74 Parking

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Site 89 with hill

Site 89 Fire Pit

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Typical Site overlooking the Paiute Wilderness

Accessible Restroom

Newly (2021) remodeled restrooms

Compass at the end of the interpretative trail

Map of Lower Loop (Day Use Area)

Site in the Virgin River Canyon with Joshua Trees

Popular spot on the Virgin RIver from the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

Map of Upper Loop (Campground)

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and approximately 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. The recreation area includes a campground and day-use area. It is easily accessed off of Interstate 15 at the Cedar Pocket Exit (mile post 18). The overnight-use fee is $8 per site per day (up to 2 vehicles) and the day-use fee is $2 per vehicle per day.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area provides many recreational opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, water play, and more.  It is surrounded by two designated wilderness areas. The Paiute Wilderness east of Interstate 15, and Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness to the west. The Sullivan Canyon Trail starts within the recreation area and heads into the heart of the Paiute Willderness. </p>
<p>The campground and day-use areas also both have scenic trails leading to the Virgin River. The Virgin River is occassionally runable to small whitewater boats during spring runoffs. </p>
<p>Additional opportunities for recreation are available outside of the recreation area. A short drive on the Cedar Pocket Road (directly across the interstate from the campground) leads to the Cedar Pocket Wash Trailhead. This trail leads down a steep path to the narrows of the Cedar Pocket Wash and is a nice short stroll through a Joshua Tree forest. The Virgin River Gorge is also frequented by rock climbers and canyoneers.  Additional information about recreation available in the area can be obtained by calling the visitor center at 435-688-3200.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p><strong>Campsite Amenities (74 overnight sites)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Paved access road</li>
<li>Pull-through parking</li>
<li>Drinking water</li>
<li>Flush toilets (ADA compliant at middle restroom)</li>
<li>Self-pay register boxes</li>
<li>Occasional campground host</li>
<li>Picnic table</li>
<li>Grill and/or fire pit</li>
<li>Vehicle or RV parking</li>
<li>4 sites that are ADA compliant</li>
<li>5 sites with shade shelters</li>
</ul>
<p>** The campground has no electrical or waste dump hook ups. **</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Day-Use Amenities (37 sites)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Paved access road</li>
<li>Pull-through parking</li>
<li>Drinking water</li>
<li>Flush toilets</li>
<li>Self-pay register boxes</li>
<li>Occassional campground host</li>
<li>7 shade shelters</li>
<li>4 sites that are ADA compliant</li>
<li>Access to Sullivan Canyon Trail in the Paiute Wilderness</li>
<li>Access to interpretative trail</li>
<li>Trail access to the Virgin River</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Virgin River Gorge, where the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area resides, was cut by the Virgin River. Though the Virgin River is relatively small, it is incredibly steep, dropping an average of 70 feet per mile - 10 times steeper than the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. This steepness, caused by the uplift of the Colorado Plateau, has given the Virgin River the ability to cut through sandstone and limestone canyons.  </p>
<p>The gorge 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. The gorge connects the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau and the northeastern part of the Mojave Desert. </p>
<p>The climate of the gorge is typical of the Mojave Desert with hot summers and mild winters. This desert climate allows for some of the most northern Joshua Tree populations. The canyon is usually about 5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than St George, Utah, however the canyon can occasionally amplify winds.</p>
<p>Many species depend on the water of the Virgin River. The Virgin River directly supports hundreds of wildlife species including, woundfin, Virgin River chub, Virgin spinedace, flannelmouth sucker, desert sucker, speckled dace, and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Many of these species are endangered or are considered sensitive species within the State of Arizona and Utah.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (435) 688-3200.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The recreation area has an easy, short paved trail accessed near the fee station. This trail goes up to a Joshua Tree grove and a nice developed viewpoint of the Virgin River Gorge.</li>
<li>The recreation area also has a trailhead to Sullivan Canyon. This trail crosses the river and traverses 3 miles through wilderness to Sullivan Canyon. </li>
<li>Follow the high clearance road about 2 miles northwest across from the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area, you will reach the Cedar Pocket Wash trailhead. Here, there is a short trail to a Joshua Tree grove and plenty of views. A side trail leads steeply down to the wash where you can hike through a limestone slot canyon.  </li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations*: *cancellation becomes a "late cancellation" at 12:01 am EST on the day before arrival.</p>
<p>•	$10.00 fee if reservation is changed/cancelled earlier than the day before arrival.</p>
<p>•	$10.00 plus first night's camping fee is charged if reservation is cancelled the day before or the day of the arrival, except when the reservation is only for 1 night (in which case only the first night's camping fee is charged).</p>
<p>No Shows: customer does not arrive and/or does not cancel reservation by check out time (11 :00am) the day after the scheduled arrival date.</p>
<p>$20.00 service fee charged and forfeit the first night's user fee</p>
<p>•	If requested before the late cancellation window: NRRS will handle</p>
<p>•	If requested during the late cancellation window (day before arrival, or day of arrival): Customer will be</p>
<p>charged first night's use fee, and refunded rest</p>
<p>•	If requested after arrival, during or after departure from site: recreation.gov processes and field office has to approve</p>

The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and approximately 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. The recreation area includes a campground and day-use area. It is easily accessed off of Interstate 15 at the Cedar Pocket Exit (mile post 18). The overnight-use fee is $8 per site per day (up to 2 vehicles) and the day-use fee is $2 per vehicle per day.

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