Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)

🏕️ CampgroundZion / SpringdaleUtah⭐ 4.3 (307)

🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Aug 4–Aug 7

Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🌡️ Extreme Heat Warning · NWS · through Sat 8pm

Active hazards for this campground, from NWS. Always check conditions before you go.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area in Utah has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 4–Aug 7. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Aug 4 – Aug 73 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Upper Loop #69–Upper Loop #74 next to each othersites 👥 Lower Loop #103, 👥 Lower Loop #93, Lower Loop #89, Lower Loop #96, Lower Loop #97, Upper Loop #13, Upper Loop #19, Upper Loop #20, Upper Loop #24, Upper Loop #25, Upper Loop #28, Upper Loop #34, Upper Loop #36, Upper Loop #38, Upper Loop #46, Upper Loop #65, Upper Loop #69, Upper Loop #70, Upper Loop #71, Upper Loop #72, Upper Loop #73, Upper Loop #74

Aug 6 – Aug 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #92, Lower Loop #94

Aug 10 – Aug 133 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper Loop #62

Aug 7 – Aug 103 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Upper Loop #69–Upper Loop #74 next to each othersites 👥 Lower Loop #103, 👥 Lower Loop #93, Lower Loop #89, Lower Loop #92, Lower Loop #94, Lower Loop #96, Lower Loop #97, Upper Loop #13, Upper Loop #19, Upper Loop #20, Upper Loop #24, Upper Loop #25, Upper Loop #34, Upper Loop #36, Upper Loop #38, Upper Loop #46, Upper Loop #65, Upper Loop #69, Upper Loop #70, Upper Loop #71, Upper Loop #72, Upper Loop #73, Upper Loop #74

Aug 14 – Aug 173 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Upper Loop #28, Upper Loop #62

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Lower Loop #103 — Site 103 Fire Pit — **Site Lower Loop #103** · Site 103 Fire Pit

Campsite Lower Loop #103 — Site 103 Shelter — **Site Lower Loop #103** · Site 103 Shelter

Campsite Lower Loop #93 — Site 93 — **Site Lower Loop #93** · Site 93

Campsite Lower Loop #93 — Front View — **Site Lower Loop #93** · Front View

Campsite Lower Loop #89 — Site 89 view from fire pit — **Site Lower Loop #89** · Site 89 view from fire pit

Campsite Lower Loop #89 — Site 89 parking view — **Site Lower Loop #89** · Site 89 parking view

Campsite Lower Loop #96 — Site 96 Walkway — **Site Lower Loop #96** · Site 96 Walkway

Campsite Lower Loop #96 — Site 96 entrance walkway — **Site Lower Loop #96** · Site 96 entrance walkway

Campsite Lower Loop #97 — Site 97 Aerial View — **Site Lower Loop #97** · Site 97 Aerial View

Campsite Lower Loop #97 — Site 97 Fire Pit — **Site Lower Loop #97** · Site 97 Fire Pit

Campsite Upper Loop #13 — Site 13 — **Site Upper Loop #13** · Site 13

Campsite Upper Loop #13 — Site 13 from parking — **Site Upper Loop #13** · Site 13 from parking

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about January 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~320 mi from LA💵 $8/nightGroup Shelter NonelectricParkingRv Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆307 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area run about $8/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area a good campground?

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 307 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area located?

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located in Zion / Springdale, Utah. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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