About this site

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,

BLM · Bureau of Land Management

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)

PASSLANDS ✦ FEE DATA VERIFY ON SITE LIKELY

Likely — the pass usually covers this.

Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.

Where it is
36.9511, -113.7935
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Camp at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P) This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P) — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Probably — Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P) charges a fee the pass usually covers, but we haven’t confirmed it directly. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you camp at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Cedar Pocket Wash Trailhead, Cedar Pocket Wash Overlook Trail, Salivan's Canyon, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Depends Do you need a reservation?

A timed-entry or reservation system may apply at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P). Check the official site before you arrive.

Nearby sites

Bureau of Land Management

Sullivan Canyon Trail

Likely

Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.

HikingHorseback RidingTrail Running
UT · Standard amenity (day-use) fee
Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness

Check

This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Wilderness
UT · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Mojave Desert Joshua Tree Road Scenic Backway

Confirmed

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Scenic Drive
UT · No fee
Bureau of Land Management

Beaver Dam Wash Designated Dispersed Camping Area

Confirmed

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Dispersed Camping
UT · No fee