Park: Virgin River Canyon Recreation Management Area

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Section: General

Location

Address:
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790-6714
United States
Lat / Lon:
 37° 05.02' N
113° 34.50' W
Directions:
The Recreation Area is located off of Interstate 15 about 20 miles southwest of St. George Utah and about 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. Take the Cedar Pockets exit, located halfway through the Virgin River Gorge.
Roadmap:
Map of Virgin River Canyon Recreation Management Area and the surrounding area

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Amenities

Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Recreational Vehicles, and Water Sports

Comments

Comments:
Nestled in a pocket of the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, this recreation area is surrounded by colorful cliffs and rocky canyons. The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area offers a developed campground, picnic/day use area, hiking trails and access to the Virgin River and two wilderness areas.

Weather

Weather:

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Saint George, UT as of 3/20/10 4:55 PM MDT

Conditions
  • Fair Icon
  • Fair
  • 61°F
Wind
  • 6 mph
  • From the E
Pressure
  • 30.29 inHg
  • and steady
Moon
  • Waxing Crescent
Humidity
  • Relative 19%
  • Dew Point 18°F
Sun
  • UV Danger Low
  • Sunrise 7:38 AM
  • Sunset 7:46 PM
Visibility
  • 10 mi
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Forecast:

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Saint George, UT (84790) as of 3/20/10 4:06 PM MDT

Saturday
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Night
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  • Mostly Clear
  • 42°F
  • Pricip: 0%
Sunday
Day
  • Mostly Sunny Icon
  • Mostly Sunny
  • 73°F
  • Pricip: 0%
Night
  • Partly Cloudy Icon
  • Partly Cloudy
  • 47°F
  • Pricip: 0%
Monday
Day
  • Partly Cloudy Icon
  • Partly Cloudy
  • 73°F
  • Pricip: 0%
Night
  • Partly Cloudy Icon
  • Partly Cloudy
  • 46°F
  • Pricip: 0%
Tuesday
Day
  • Partly Cloudy Icon
  • Partly Cloudy
  • 63°F
  • Pricip: 10%
Night
  • Partly Cloudy Icon
  • Partly Cloudy
  • 42°F
  • Pricip: 20%

Item Information

History

Submitted by Seth on Feb 27, 06.

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Park ID: 2043

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