As we are looking and researching about going to Zion National Park, we discovered an area that we thought we would like to spend a night at. Knowing that we would be leaving the Lake Mead area and heading down the road early afternoon, we knew this place would be a nice resting spot for the evening.
It’s Called Virgin River Canyon and is run by BLM/Arizona Strip Wilderness. It’s right off I-15, exit 18 and only half mile off the Interstate. This section of the Interstate runs only about 27 miles across the Northwest corner of Arizona between Nevada & Utah.
Although Virgin River Canyon is only a short distant off the Interstate, once you are inside the park,you really cannot hear the Interstate noise what-so-ever. But you will hear the Virgin river roaring across rocks, specially in the spring when run-offs makes the river muddy and high and rapid.
You are surrounded by beautiful canyons that the virgin river created millions of years ago. We were told by the host that the only creatures we will probably see are reptiles, birds, and chipmunks. Long horn sheep's roam the area, but have been pushed farther north into the Zion National Park and surrounding areas.
There is no limit as to how long you can stay, camping fee is $8.00; 1/2 price if have Golden Age/Access or the America the Beautiful passports. There use to be a dump station, but no longer exist. There are two loops to the campground, with the upper one being open and the lower one used as overflow or group camping. Day-Use fee is $2.00 per vehicle. Clean restrooms through-out the park with water access only at the bathrooms. When fire restriction is not enforced, the camp host will sell you firewood. We paid $5.00 for 9 pieces; which did us a nice fire for our Anniversary.
We will remember this nice little spot in our travels, if we ever are in the area again.
It’s Called Virgin River Canyon and is run by BLM/Arizona Strip Wilderness. It’s right off I-15, exit 18 and only half mile off the Interstate. This section of the Interstate runs only about 27 miles across the Northwest corner of Arizona between Nevada & Utah.
Although Virgin River Canyon is only a short distant off the Interstate, once you are inside the park,you really cannot hear the Interstate noise what-so-ever. But you will hear the Virgin river roaring across rocks, specially in the spring when run-offs makes the river muddy and high and rapid.
You are surrounded by beautiful canyons that the virgin river created millions of years ago. We were told by the host that the only creatures we will probably see are reptiles, birds, and chipmunks. Long horn sheep's roam the area, but have been pushed farther north into the Zion National Park and surrounding areas.
There is no limit as to how long you can stay, camping fee is $8.00; 1/2 price if have Golden Age/Access or the America the Beautiful passports. There use to be a dump station, but no longer exist. There are two loops to the campground, with the upper one being open and the lower one used as overflow or group camping. Day-Use fee is $2.00 per vehicle. Clean restrooms through-out the park with water access only at the bathrooms. When fire restriction is not enforced, the camp host will sell you firewood. We paid $5.00 for 9 pieces; which did us a nice fire for our Anniversary.
We will remember this nice little spot in our travels, if we ever are in the area again.
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