I took this photo at the Virgin River Gorge. In northwest Arizona, USA. This is right off of highway Interstate 15. I was on my way to Zion National Park in Utah when we came upon the Virgin River Gorge. And to tell the truth, when looking through my photos, I didn't even know what it was. I had to do some research later on to find out.

And more information: Virgin River Gorge is a long canyon that has been carved out by the Virgin River in northwest Arizona. The Virgin River rises on the Colorado Plateau and created the topography of both Zion National Park and the Virgin River Gorge. The Gorge connects the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau and the northeastern part of the Mojave Desert. Interstate 15 runs through the canyon and crosses the Virgin River several times. The Virgin River Gorge section of Interstate 15 is one of the most expensive parts of interstate highway ever constructed. Due to the winding of the canyon, the highway within is also noted for its tricky driving conditions.

Photo by Brian Scrivner

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Name: Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT
Price range: $96 total

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Beaver Dam Lodge

452 Old Highway 91 North, Littlefield, AZ

7.97 mi from Virgin River Gorge

$100 nightly

$106 total

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Total includes taxes and fees

A golf course and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free self parking.

Parking included

Free WiFi

Desert Get Away / Backyard / Hot Tub / Game Room

8.76 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this vacation home, along with a garden and laundry facilities. There's fun for all ages with a playground and an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills are available on site.

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Breakfast included

Surf and Sand Castle: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

11.01 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this condo, along with laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Surf's Up: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

11.96 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this condo, along with laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Surf's Up 2 Bedroom Condo

953 W Akoya Pearl Rd #107, St. George, UT

11.96 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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This condo features barbecue grills.

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Desert Oasis: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

11.96 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this condo, along with laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Some Like it Haute: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

11.96 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this condo, along with laundry facilities.

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Chasing Sunsets: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

11.96 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this vacation home, along with laundry facilities.

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PonDerosa Place: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

11.96 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this condo, along with laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Desert Sand Retreat: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

11.97 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this condo, along with laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Experience Utah at Desert Color

12 mi from Virgin River Gorge

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A hot tub is featured at this vacation home, along with laundry facilities and concierge services. Barbecue grills are provided for your convenience.

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Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT

1250 West SunRiver Parkway, St. George, UT

12.11 mi from Virgin River Gorge

$85 nightly

$96 total

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Total includes taxes and fees

This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub and free perks like daily breakfast and free self parking.

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Virgin River Gorge hotels essential information

Accommodation	413 hotels
Lowest Price	$96
Highest Price	$106
Popular hotels	Beaver Dam Lodge, Desert Get Away / Backyard / Hot Tub / Game Room, Surf and Sand Castle: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches, Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT, PonDerosa Place: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches, Some Like it Haute: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches, Surf's Up: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches, Desert Oasis: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches, Experience Utah at Desert Color, Chasing Sunsets: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches, Surf's Up 2 Bedroom Condo, Desert Sand Retreat: Desert Color Lagoon + Beaches

Recent Virgin River Gorge hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT

5 out of 5

Posted 4 days ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"As usual, our stay was amazing! John runs a great hotel and the staff was friendly and helpful. the room was excellent and the amenities were great. We try to go to St. George from Las Vegas at least twice a year. we literally go to stay at the Hampton Inn. We build our trip around that. Highly recommended! "

A verified traveler stayed at Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT

Experience Utah at Desert Color

5 out of 5

Posted 2 months ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"We loved our stay! It was better than we had even hoped. We had 20 people in 2 condos and the space within each condo was big enough to hold our huge group for gatherings and meals. The lake and pool offered hours and hours of entertainment for all!"

A verified traveler stayed at Experience Utah at Desert Color