Campground · AZ
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area
AZ · Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (P)
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is generally easy to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in January (2/10) and eases to its lowest in February (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 29 tent-only sites
- 110 RV sites
- 8 accessible sites
- Max RV length 130 ft
Activities: CAMPING, DAY USE AREA, HIKING, PICNICKING
How much does it cost to camp at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area?
Overnight Use is $8/night (for up to two vehicles). Discount of 50% with Senior or Access America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Day Use is $2/vehicle. Day Use is free when you display in your car's dash any America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.