A world away
Virgin River Recreation Area campground is gateway to remote area
By Susan Whitney, Deseret Morning News
This recreation area — 75 campsites (there are picnic sites, too) is open year-round — is a gateway to one of the most remote areas of the United States. This portion of the Virgin River is the border between the Paiute and the Beaver Dam Wilderness Areas.
The Beaver Dam Wilderness Area is 19,600 acres, circumvented by Cedar Pocket Road. The Paiute Wilderness area is 84,700 acres of mountains and desert.
What: Virgin River Recreation Area
Where: 20 miles southwest of St. George. Take exit 18 on I-15.
How much: Campsites are $6 a night; half off for Golden Age or Golden Access holders. Many are pull-through sites.
Reservations: Only taken for three group campsites.
Phone: 435-688-3200