Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
Its 108 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs $8/night per site (up to two vehicles); day use $2/vehicle; 50% off with Senior or Access pass. Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is a BLM campground near Littlefield, Arizona.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 8Tent at the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area. Photo: Bureau of Land Management Arizona, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
- Managed by
- BLM
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 130 ft
- Access road
- Paved
It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Paiute Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Virgin River Gorge: The Virgin River drops an average of 70 feet per mile through the gorge, about 10 times steeper than the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. A 0.1-mile trail from the lower loop reaches the river. (blm.gov)
Getting a site
- Managed by
- BLM
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- $8/night per site (up to two vehicles); day use $2/vehicle; 50% off with Senior or Access pass
- Cancellations
- $10 fee to change or cancel before the day before arrival; the day before or day of arrival also forfeits the first night.
Sources: gis.blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 108
- Tent sites
- 29
- RV sites
- 50
- Group sites
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 8
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 130 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
109 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 130 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 75 |
| 76 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 76 |
| 77 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 77 |
| 78 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 78 |
| 79 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 79 |
| 80 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 80 |
| 81 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 81 |
| 82 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 82 |
| 83 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 83 |
| 84 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 84 |
| 85 | Lower Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 85 |
| 86 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 86 |
| 87 | Lower Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 87 |
| 88 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 88 |
| 89 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 89 |
| 90 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 90 |
| 91 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 91 |
| 92 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 92 |
| 93 | Lower Loop | Group shelter nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 93 |
| 94 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 94 |
| 95 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 95 |
| 96 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 96 |
| 97 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 97 |
| 98 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 98 |
| 99 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 99 |
| 100 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 100 |
| 101 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 101 |
| 102 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 102 |
| 103 | Lower Loop | Group shelter nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 103 |
| 104 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 104 |
| 105 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 105 |
| 106 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 106 |
| 107 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 107 |
| 108 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 108 |
| 109 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 109 |
| 110 | Lower Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 110 |
| 111 | Lower Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Lower Loop, site 111 |
| 1 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 1 |
| 2 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 2 |
| 3 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 3 |
| 4 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 4 |
| 5 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 5 |
| 6 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 6 |
| 8 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 8 |
| 9 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 9 |
| 10 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 10 |
| 11 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 11 |
| 12 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 12 |
| 13 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 13 |
| 14 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 14 |
| 15 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 15 |
| 16 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 16 |
| 17 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 17 |
| 18 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 18 |
| 19 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 19 |
| 20 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 20 |
| 21 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 21 |
| 22 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 22 |
| 23 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 23 |
| 24 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 24 |
| 25 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 25 |
| 26 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 26 |
| 27 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 27 |
| 28 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 28 |
| 29 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 29 |
| 30 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 30 |
| 31 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 31 |
| 32 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 32 |
| 33 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 33 |
| 34 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 34 |
| 35 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 35 |
| 36 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 36 |
| 37 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 37 |
| 38 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 38 |
| 39 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 39 |
| 40 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 40 |
| 41 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 41 |
| 42 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 42 |
| 43 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 43 |
| 44 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 44 |
| 45 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 45 |
| 46 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 46 |
| 47 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 47 |
| 48 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 48 |
| 49 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 49 |
| 50 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 50 |
| 51 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 51 |
| 52 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 52 |
| 53 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 53 |
| 54 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 54 |
| 55 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 55 |
| 56 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 56 |
| 57 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 57 |
| 59 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 59 |
| 60 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 60 |
| 61 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 61 |
| 62 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 130 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 62 |
| 63 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 63 |
| 64 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 64 |
| 65 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 65 |
| 66 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 66 |
| 67 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 67 |
| 68 | Upper Loop | Parking | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 68 |
| 69 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 69 |
| 70 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 70 |
| 71 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 71 |
| 72 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 72 |
| 73 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 73 |
| 74 | Upper Loop | Rv nonelectric | 60 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Upper Loop, site 74 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Access road
- Paved
- Elevation
- 2,262 ft
Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)
- AT&T
- No coverage mapped
- T-Mobile
- 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
- Verizon
- 4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.5 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025
Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.
36.9511, -113.7935 in Mohave. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Sites at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10086109).
How much does it cost to camp at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Camping at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area costs $8/night per site (up to two vehicles); day use $2/vehicle; 50% off with Senior or Access pass.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
$10 fee to change or cancel before the day before arrival; the day before or day of arrival also forfeits the first night.
How many campsites does Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area have?
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area has 108 campsites, including 29 tent sites, 50 RV sites, and 2 group sites. 8 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Yes, 8 sites are designated accessible at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area.
Does Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area have RV hookups?
No. Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area has no hookups. 50 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 130 feet.
Is there drinking water at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Yes, Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area.
How long can you stay at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is 14 nights.
Is there cell service at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area. It shows none from AT&T. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Around Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
The nearest lake with a fishing page is Mesquite Pond, whose mapped center point is 19 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Mesquite Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.
Public land within 15 miles: Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness (3.4 miles to its center) , and Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness (3.9 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area, in straight-line miles: Gunlock Reservoir (swimming hole, 20 miles), Sand Hollow (swimming hole, 26 miles), and Quail Creek (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Littlefield and campgrounds in Mohave.
Sources
- gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
- blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Bureau of Land Management Arizona, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
- Photo 2: Bureau of Land Management Arizona, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
- Photo 3: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 7: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 8: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)