Campsite AtlasVirgin River Canyon Recreation Area
The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located along Interstate 15 approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and approximately 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. It's accessed from the Cedar Pocket Exit (mile post 18). The overnight-use fee is $8 per site per night and the day-use fee is $2 per vehicle. Overnight use is limited to 14-night stays. The recreation area currently has 25 of the best sites only available through recreation.gov reservations. The remaining 83 sites are first come, first serve (FF) payable by using the Scan and Pay feature on the recreation.gov app.
Campsites
| RV, no hookups | 50 |
| Tent-only | 29 |
| parking | 28 |
| Host/management | 2 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 2 |
| Total | 111 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Overnight Use is $8/night (for up to two vehicles). Discount of 50% with Senior or Access America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Day Use is $2/vehicle.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located along Interstate 15 approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and approximately 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. The recreation area is at the Cedar Pocket Exit (Mile Post 18).
Campgrounds nearby
Reservable28.5 miles away
Reservable30.6 miles away
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.