Virgin River
After carving Zion Canyon, the Virgin runs southwest past St. George, cuts through Arizona's Virgin River Gorge, and enters Nevada near Mesquite, with its final 30 miles forming Lake Mead's north arm.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Virgin River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 162 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | East and North Fork confluence near Zion National Park, Utah |
| Mouth | Colorado River at Lake Mead's north arm, Nevada |
| States | Nevada, Utah |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Virgin River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Virgin River in Nevada ↗ · Bait shops near the Virgin River in Nevada ↗
- Boat ramps on the Virgin River in Utah ↗ · Bait shops near the Virgin River in Utah ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Virgin River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Virgin River (Wikipedia) ↗