Thursday, November 15, 2018

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

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   Easy access from the interstate, a 360 degree scenic view, and an inexpensive campground fee makes this a good overnight or even longer stop. The campground has 77 sites, water, restrooms, tables, and grills. The sites are either pull-through, large enough for any RV, or very short and grouped together with three or four sites in a fan formation – an odd design that we haven’t encountered anywhere else.

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  Five sites are designated as accessible. Two are large pull- throughs with shade shelters, concrete around the picnic tables, and concrete paths to the restrooms. Two are in the fan formations with concrete under the tables and paths to the restrooms. The one pictured above has a narrow, concrete path to the table and concrete paving along one side.

  A short paved trail goes to a hilltop viewpoint. It’s probably  accessible with assistance but we did not try because of cold and windy weather. A couple of unpaved, rough trails that are not accessible provide access to the Virgin River.  Campground  36.95065, -113.79291

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4 comments:

  1. Looks like a nice spot there. I assume it is $4 per night with senior pass?

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    1. Yep, $4.00! It's a little cool now but it should be nice in late September and early October.

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  2. I agree - this looks like a nice place for four bucks a night. Wonder what the elevation is?

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    1. Wikipedia say the Virgin River Gorge, the pathway of I-15, is between 2,000 to 2,800 feet. Since the interstate goes up from Vegas, I'd guess the elevation is near the 2,800 mark.

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