The Virgin River Pass on Interstate 15 holds a golden spot in my heart and mind. It is sometimes in…read moremy dreams. When in the area, I always stop, and pay, here.

We didn't stay we just drove through to check out the site…read more We used the bathrooms they were clean and the sites were clean this place is beautiful surrounded by the canyon. It was empty when we went but it was hot like in the high 90's

You can use your national park pass to avoid the fee here. You just have to display it on your…read moredash. Maps took us like 2 miles north, then back track to the tunnel to get in. Not sure if that was the best way or not. The parking lot is not huge, and you can't park in the designated camping area spots. There are plenty of picnic tables, probably more than parking spaces. There are at least 20 tables there. There are a few trails to choose from. Very close the parking and campsites is a short 1/4 hike (or shorter) to the dinosaur prints. There is a hike in the other direction to the mini waterfall and pond. Probably about a mile or a little over a mile (1direction). We also found an old almost petrified bristlecone tree (that was neat). We got lucky with the weather for Dec, it was probably about 60 degrees and very nice. I saw that in the summer it can be over 110 so I am glad that we got the nice weather. The red /orange scenery is spectacular and representative of the area, like it is at zion, bryce, snow canyon, pioneer park, etc. We enjoyed a picnic lunch there, and we had a blue bird, a scrub jay, come join us and beg for food. Check out my photos.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DO NOT FOLLOW THE YELP…read moreDIRECTIONAL MAP TO GET HERE! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To reach the Red Reef trailhead, take Exit 23 off Interstate 15 S and head east on Red Cliffs Campground Road. The trailhead is located at the campground, which is about 5 miles down the paved road. GPS Coordinates: 37.224794, -113.406300 It is $5 to park your car here in the parking lot, follow directions to the trail. It is a beautiful and easy hike - until the very end. it meanders along a path - then at the end you need to climb some pretty big rocks to see the payoff of the beautiful canyon. We loved this hike. (but were thrown off by the Yelp directions that sent us in an alternate direction.

Love this place! Will be back again and again. It's so beautifully maintained. The water was…read morecool/warm but laying by it and looking up at the trees was everything and just the escape from busy Vegas life that I needed. Eric the owner was so sweet and showed us around the property. My friend and I had a super relaxing day down by the warm spring. It's a large property with lots of real grass. Bathrooms are very clean. A great place to get away!

This will probably be the most UP-TO-DATE review of Palm Creek Ranch, so listen up if you're…read moreplanning a trip out to Moapa. Beforehand, you might want to do some research and watch current videos on IG, TikTok, or YouTube so you know what to expect. We finally made it here on SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH to escape the Vegas heat. It's an hour drive from Las Vegas, so we left at 8:15 am. We arrived at 9:15 am to a line of other cars thinking the same thing...we were already about 20 cars deep. The park opens at 10am to 6pm and it's $30/person for adults. There are about 50 parking spots inside that the workers will direct you where to park, and there are complimentary wagons to load up your belongings to bring to your picnic spot. Top priority for everyone is to cool off in the 100-foot 80 degree river, and snag a great picnic spot. Most prime picnic spots are along the river and come covered and fully equipped with a grill, tablle, chairs, and a garbage can. Restrooms are clean, and there's also a shower as well. For us, swim time in the river was OUR priority, so we packed lightly(cooler, chairs, towels, bluetooth speaker, and water flasks. We brought snacks, ice cream, and poke for lunch. Went for our first swim at about 10:30am Had a Poke Bowl lunch at about 11:15am while lots of people were still slaving away in the heat over a hot grill trying to get lunch cooked for their families. Went for a second swim at Noon. Not too many people swimming as lots of people were still eating. By the time 1-1:30pm rolled around, the river was a madhouse with all kinds of music blasting, and people just having a great time. We decided to call it a day and packed up our belongings then headed back to Vegas. A fun day was had, and yes, we plan to return. Now you know before you go!

We found this campground by accident, and we're so glad that we did! We had intentions of going to…read morea state park in Utah, but it was a Friday night (mid-May, 2024) and we hadn't made reservations, and they were full. So, I went to Recreation.gov and found that this campground had spaces available. It was 25 miles away, but it was on the way to our next destination. The campground is located in the Virgin River National Recreation Area, managed by the BLM. It was also very inexpensive -- $12 with a National Parks Senior Lifetime Pass ($16 without) for a non-electric site. We found the campground easily -- very close off the interstate but still surprisingly quiet. Finding our campsite though was another story! We were site 69 & the loops seemed to end at 68. We only found it after enlisting the help of a maintenance worker and a map in the restroom. The campground is in a lovely location, with many sites having views of the canyons or the Virgin River. Handicapped sites also have covers over their picnic tables to protect opponents from the Arizona desert sun. Restrooms have modern toilets and running water. The campground also has a few easy (and some harder) hiking trails -- including one down to the river where people were swimming and cooling off. None that we encountered were shaded so make sure you bring lots of water.

Nice grounds, plenty of space and beautiful views of the river and surrounding canyons. They have…read morerunning water and flush toilets. The only downfall is the quality of the water. It taste's bad and probably isn't heathy to drink so bring plenty of drinking specific water

Passing through on our road trip and I gotta say this camp ground is fricking epic! This is now on…read moreour list of places we need to return to for the full experience. Campground was clean, bathrooms were also exceptionally clean and the views were out of this world.

I can never get tired of seeing the amazing Virgin River Gorge while driving to St George, Utah or…read moreback to Las Vegas on I-15 freeway. When you exit from the freeway, park your vehicle in the parking lot. You can spend the day easily here! Taking a refreshing walk especially during the spring/winter or fall when the weather is cooler is ideal. Summertime temperatures are high and you can get heat stroke easily if you normally don't have experience with the desert conditions/temperatures. Down the river, there is a place where you can sign up for some water sports, like kayaking. I didn't do that yet but it is on my list. So I definitely return for just kayaking here!

We have stayed here about 4 separate times within a span of 6 years. This is the perfect spot if…read moreyou are passing thru because yo can stop and stay here. And literally walk to the Smiths grocery store next door to load up your rv with food. The RV park staff everyone we come are super nice and friendly. RV spots are roomy and clean and well kept. Definitely will keep coming here.

Another great stay, always friendly, close to everything, clean restrooms and showers…read more Only negative is there is no pool but the city of Mesquite does.

As part of our family trip to Utah's National Parks, we stayed at Utah State Parks since they had…read moreopenings. It was a good choice. This is a nice state park with friendly staff and clean facilities. Depending on what side you're on, you get closer access to the modern restrooms with showers. The other side will just have restrooms. But either way, these are excellent amenities and exactly what you need after a long day of hiking. In addition, the park itself has some recreational activities available and is located on a scenic reservoir. Very good state park.

First time here, end of January 2026. Very windy when we arrived but campsite was easy to find and…read moreclean. No issues with hookups either. Staff at entrance gate were friendly too! Very clean bathrooms and warm inside. Well lit at night. Great views of the water during the day and stars at night. We enjoyed our 1 night stay and would definitely come back when we have more time.

FKN Bullshit why the owner sold to the land. There was…read moreabsolutely no reason for the waterfall to be closed up and filled with rocks!!! I was here 6/29/2025. See pictures.. what USED to be.. to what it is NOW A few groups were there along the river. It's ridiculous that something so unique was destroyed for MONEY

This is serious a HIDDEN GEM and my favorite spot ever. My best experience from this whole summer…read morewas from my trip to little Jamaica with my best friend. This place is my little sanctuary. The water is BEAUTIFUL and it's only an hour and 40ish drive to here from vegas. I could stay in the little pool and watch the waterfall and river for days. This is also a really beautiful spot to take photos too. I'm so so so happy that I had the opportunity to see the beauty of this place. Fun fact, there's the cutest little air bnb on a farm for 2 that's only 5 minutes away from little Jamaica. It's called the purple house and it's great place to stay in if you want to hang out at the river for more than one day! This place honestly leaves me speechless. I luckily didn't experience any trash really. This really is my favorite hidden gem it's such a beautiful place to relax at. THE WAY THERE: It can get really confusing to get down to the water hole! There's a gate thing and once you go past that you turn right and eventually you should pass through a tall grass patch. The rocks near the water are very slippery, so make sure you're being careful or wearing water shoes with some traction. There's also a rope tied to the rock to help you get down!

Loved this place. Staff was very friendly and greeted us as soon as we parked. The drive in is a…read morelittle long, but worth the drive as you will have beautiful views of the desert life. Will be coming back!!!!

This is the perfect getaway for some relaxation and the views are stunning. I'm hesitant to leave a…read more5 star rating because I would hate to see this desert gem get over run and spoiled like so many other quiet places in southern Nevada. Anyone that visits will appreciate Vicky and Greg for opening this families hidden treasure to guests.