About Virgin River

This scenic 162-mile long river that runs through the states of Nevada, Utah and Arizona starts in the Navajo Reservoir in Dixie National Forest and ends at the Colorado River at the Lake Mead Reservoir. Virgin River flows through Zion National Park past the town of St. George to meet the Santa Clara River and then to the Virgin River Gorge, which is a notable recreation destination. The river is responsible for carving many of the rock formations of Zion National Park. Virgin River's surrounding area contains a variety of flora and fauna including the Mexican spotted owl, desert bighorn sheep, foxes, cottontail rabbits, rock squirrels, bobcats, cottonwoods and willows.