Virgin River Gorge Tours

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.
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.

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Zion Glamping Adventures

Zion Glamping Adventures

2 out of 5
Price was $747, price is now $507 per person
$507
per person
Apr 15 - Apr 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Cleveland (CLE) to St. George (SGU)
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
It was great experience

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Watchman Villas

Watchman Villas

3.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,791, price is now $1,261 per person
$1,261
per person
Mar 23 - Mar 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to St. George (SGU)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Beautiful scenery and great areas for the family to gather.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Black Desert Resort

Black Desert Resort

4 out of 5
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Price was $1,519, price is now $1,087 per person
$1,087
per person
Apr 15 - Apr 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to St. George (SGU)
8.2/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
The room is spacias and the view of the mountain is gorgeous!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Reviews of Virgin River Gorge

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
300
5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
190
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
43
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Road construction on I-15 in the Gorge. Narrow lanes and at night it was narrow. But common for work in the Gorge.

2/5 - Disappointing

MaryL

Construction here adds time going through it. We went around it on the way home to avoid the hour long wait, by going on the old Utah highway.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots of traffic going north. But ok because you get to enjoy the scenery much more

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Road construction makes travel difficult.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Road construction

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lots of Construction for the next year or so (May Fluctuate). Southbound wasn't too bad while heading down to Mesquite, But Northbound was fairly slow moving. There is an alternate route through Santa Clara. But you've got to take that before entering the Gorge.

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2 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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2.5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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St George UT
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Slickrock Shore: Desert Color Lagoon, Hot Tub, Game Room!

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