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Virgin River Gorge (BLM)


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Teresa McDermott

October 06, 2025

Nice camp. Only $8 per night. Zero to One bar on verizon. Nice pull through sites. We stayed in 33. There are 2 bathrooms in that section with flushing toilets with sinks.

CLOUDED BEAR1773

September 05, 2025

Natural beauty kept and preserved, set aside for all. Me included to savor and enjoy. It appears rough but it shows its tenderness when a desert squirrel runs across the area. Many picnic areas as well as restroom facilities. BBQ pits available for the more adventures. Much to see and a short hike takes you to the Virgin River. Another amazing sight to see. Take a moment, stop and Enjoy !

Matt G

July 09, 2025

Very nice recreation area with two campground loops, 108 sites, and bathrooms with running water, no showers. Day pass $2, camping $8 . Truly an oasis between St. George and Mesquite. Well maintained with ADA and sheltered sites. Several trails provide miles of hiking, but the paved loops and entrance make a great walking route. Perfect place to walk dog. The upper loop is noisy because of the interstate, but the lower loop is much quieter and down near the river there's virtually no noise. Some really nice spots with paved pads and fire rings overlooking the river and canyon. Amazing scenery with Joshua trees and cacti where the Mojave desert meets the Colorado plateau with steep walls cut by the Virgin River. It doesn't seem that many people camp here as the place has always been pretty much deserted apart from people stopping by from the freeway to use facilities and stretch legs when I've been there. Really dark night skies. Four trails also just north of exit, two by freeway and two more a mile up the road. You could get 10-15 miles of hiking in easy. Sullivan's Canyon trail from campground crosses the river so be prepared to get wet or remove shoes.

Hillary Bittinger

May 27, 2025

Site 92 has beautiful views! Pros: beautiful view, flat sites, great hiking. Cons: site 92 is right beside the trail to the river so A LOT of people walk right through your campsite thinking it’s part of the trail (it’s not). We had other campers walking through our site at 4 am heading down to the trail. The bathrooms are filthy, by far the worst I’ve ever seen.

Alix Thomsen

May 04, 2025

Campsite #3 had great views, a level tent space, and far from everyone else. Only downside was the wind. Do not camp in this spot if you are expecting wind beyond 10mph or if your tent isn't built to withstand it.

Greg Osgood

April 27, 2025

This campground has gone cashless but is still First Come First Served self check in through the recreation.gov site. QR codes at each spot. It was a bit windy during the day, but the night was calm. Nice clean, paved sites. Close to the highway, but it didn't disturb me

Clara

April 07, 2025

Great place to camp. Campground and the restrooms were clean. My family and I will definitely come back here next time. The park ranger for BLM, Chris was very accommodating and friendly. He takes the time to go around each site to greet everyone. Thank you for being a wonderful BLM park ranger.

Glenda King

March 03, 2025

Such a beautiful place, the person camping next to me said ..best seat in the house over the views. Great hiking also.

Will Handley

November 22, 2024

Awesome BLM property. Clean and very well maintained. Overnight for $8 or day use for $2. Your National Parks Pass will work for day use entry. Paved with lots of campsites and day use sites as well. Hiking trails to river, canyon and scenic lookout.

Jim Hammit

September 15, 2020

Been closed for almost 2 years. One of my favorite places when it's open. Boo.

Daniel Perez

August 18, 2020

One of the best places to wake up and see the sunrise.

Mike Mcconnell

July 23, 2020

Love this place looking forward to visiting again soon

Nicole Interrante

April 28, 2020

My first visit seemed already renovated. But now web page reports it is closed. Is this true? Can anyone advise? Thank you in advance.

James Studiale

February 25, 2020

Awesome place. Renovations look to be improving the grounds and the once deplorable restrooms. If managed better this could be a really great great campground.