NEWS RELEASES
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Campground Temporarily Closed
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through The Independent's website.
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Campground is closed by the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office to complete needed renovations of the restrooms. Beginning April 8, renovations of the infrastructure to ensure the health and safety of visitors will commence. While all restrooms within the campground are currently open, electricity to the restrooms on the upper loop has been disconnected with solar lighting being used for nighttime use of the facilities until the closure takes effect.
According to The Sun Independent writer Rachel Carnahan, "The closure coincides with the warmer summer months when visitation to the site begins to decline. The area is expected to reopen Aug. 31." The temporary closure does not apply to contractors, law enforcement, or other agency personnel overseeing renovations or other activities associated with the management of public lands and natural resources. The site and facilities will continue to be patrolled by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office as well as BLM law enforcement and staff throughout the duration of the closure.
Contact the Arizona Strip Field Office at (435) 688-3200 for additional information or visit the BLM Arizona site.