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🏕️ CampgroundZion / SpringdaleUtah⭐ 4.3 (309)
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
🟢 21 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22
Availability checked 1d ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 111 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 8h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area in Utah has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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
Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Lower Loop #103, Upper Loop #36, #62
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper Loop #28, #65
Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #94, Upper Loop #19
Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Upper Loop #36
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #89, #92, #97
Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #94, Upper Loop #19
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Lower Loop #103, #97, Upper Loop #28, #36, #62, #65
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #89, #94, Upper Loop #38, #74

📷 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 Shelter
Site Lower Loop #103 · Site 103 ShelterBLM
Campsite Lower Loop #103 — Site 103 Aerial View
Site Lower Loop #103 · Site 103 Aerial ViewBLM
Campsite Upper Loop #36 — Site 36
Site Upper Loop #36 · Site 36BLM
Campsite Upper Loop #36 — Site 36 Curbsibe View
Site Upper Loop #36 · Site 36 Curbsibe ViewBLM
Campsite Upper Loop #62 — Site 62 has enough parking for 2 RVs end to end
Site Upper Loop #62 · Site 62 has enough parking for 2 RVs end to endBLM
Campsite Upper Loop #62 — Site 62
Site Upper Loop #62 · Site 62BLM
Campsite Upper Loop #28 — Site 28 Aerial View
Site Upper Loop #28 · Site 28 Aerial ViewBLM
Campsite Upper Loop #28 — Site 28 Curbside
Site Upper Loop #28 · Site 28 CurbsideBLM
Campsite Upper Loop #65 — Site 65 Aerial View
Site Upper Loop #65 · Site 65 Aerial ViewBLM
Campsite Upper Loop #65 — Site 65 Curbside
Site Upper Loop #65 · Site 65 CurbsideBLM
Campsite Lower Loop #94 — Site 94
Site Lower Loop #94 · Site 94BLM
Campsite Lower Loop #94 — Site 94 Aerial View
Site Lower Loop #94 · Site 94 Aerial ViewBLM
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint13.7 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.5 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~321 mi from LA💵 $8/nightGroup Shelter NonelectricParkingRv Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆309 ratings
5★166
4★93
3★25
2★15
1★10
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.8/4
Verizon1.7/4
AT&T0.7/4

💡 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.

How often do campsites open up at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area a good campground?

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 309 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.8 out of 5 from 85 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

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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