The Venue rests in the shadow of Gooseberry Mesa and Zion National Park just outside the town of Hurricane, Utah. The staging area is known as Frog Town, and it is the hub where all the excitement takes place. The staging area is easily accessible, just 1 mile off Hwy 9 in Virgin and about 3 miles from the nearest store.
Venue Access !!! Must READ
We Have SERIOUS ISSUES with DUST ! Please enter the the venue Friday via the Hurricane side. After the race the road will be closed to Virgin and all participants must exit via Hwy 59 to Hurricane.
Take Hwy 9 to Hurricane. Turn south on Main St , then L at the 4 way stop. Following signs to the Grand Canyon. Take the road past Over the Edge Sports and climb to the top of the hill. When it becomes 2 lanes , stay in the passing lane and make you first left onto Sheepbridge RD. Go 2 miles to the Venue.
Note: Sheepbridge Road has restrictions for thru traffic from HWY 59 to the Venue for the safety of the participants from Mid-Night to 2 PM Saturaday.
on Saturday morning take Hwy 9 Toward Zion National Park, just before the main town of Virgin look for Sheep Bridge Rd. ( Mesa rd to the North) . Turn Right and proceed 1 mile to the venue.
From Las Vegas: Take I-15 North through St George to exit 16 (hwy 9). Proceed thur Hurricane and follow the signs to Zion National Park. Once in LaVerkin turn right on hwy 9 toward Virgin. Just before the town look for Sheep Bridge Rd. Turn right on Sheepbridge RD. Cross the bridge and proceed 1 mile to venue.
From Salt Lake City or Denver: Take I-15 South to Exit 27 (hwy 17) at Anderson Junction. Proceed east through Toquerville to La Verkin, turn left on hwy 9 to Sheep Bridge Rd. Turn right on Sheepbridge RD. Cross the bridge and proceed 1 mile to venue.
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Vehicle Entry Fees and Camping Rules
Vehicle Fees
Each vehicle entering the venue must have a vehicle pass. These can be purchased with your entry or upon entering the venue for the first time. The pass is good for the entire event and is charged per vehicle, so carpool and save. These fees help us pay for the cost of dust and traffic control.
Day of Parking – $5 per vehicle
Car Parking Weekend – $10 per vehicle
RV/oversize Vehicle – $25 per vehicle
Camping Locations and Restrictions
Supported Camping is available Friday night only, but vehicles may remain at the venue until Sunday morning. There is no additional charge for camping. There will be security, lights, and porta-potties on Friday night.
Camping is first-come, first-serve. Only camp in the designated camping areas shown on the map below. Official BLM camp sites on Solo Row may be used by racers if they are open. Only Solo riders should camp on Solo Row.
On-Course camping for solo racers and support. There is a limited number of spaces that will accommodate an RV on Solo row. Most of these places are at the end of the camping venue.
Team Camping is located off Frog Town Rd and has an excellent view of much of the course. All teams must camp in this area, including those with very large RV’s. The further down the road you camp the more quiet and privacy you will have during quiet hours.
Day Parking
Day Camping is located to the South of the Venue on the opposite ridge. If you need to leave the venue during the day, this is the best place to park. All non-racer support will be asked to park in this area.
Fire Restrictions
You may have a personal campfire at your site as long as it is CONTAINED ABOVE GROUND. Bring a fire pan, chiminea, or fire barrel.
There are about 3 BLM-designed camping sites in the Venue. If you are lucky enough to get one, you may use the provided fire ring.
Be Prepared
Every race team should come equipped to support yourself to have a successful race. This includes all food and water needed for racing and camping. We suggest bringing a variety of food, at least 2 gallons of water per person; after all you will be racing in the desert.
Entry and Camping Fees
You must purchase a camping pass upon entering the venue for the first time. The pass is good for the entire event and is charged per vehicle, so carpool and save. These fees help us pay for the cost of dust control.
Day of Parking – $5 per vehicle
Car Parking Weekend – $10 per vehicle
RV/oversize Vehicle – $25 per vehicle
Be Prepared
Every race team should come equipped to support yourself to have a successful race. This includes all food and water needed for racing and camping. We suggest bringing a variety of food. we also suggest you bring at least 2 gallons of water per person- after all you will be racing in the desert. During the day temps can still climb to close to 80 with bright sun.
Fire Restrictions
You may have a personal campfire at your site as long as it is CONTAINED ABOVE GROUND. Bring a fire pan, chiminea, or fire barrel.
There are about 3 BLM-designed camping sites in the Venue. If you are lucky enough to get one, you may use the provided fire ring.
Camping Locations and Restrictions
Supported Camping is available Friday night only. There will be security, lights, and porta-potties.
Camping is first-come, first-serve
On-Course camping for solo racers and support. There is a limited number of spaces that will accommodate an RV on solo row. Most of these places are below the finish line on Quarry Rd. If you choose to camp in this area be aware you will not have vehicle access out of the venue once the race begins.
Team Camping is located off Frog Town Rd and has an excellent view of much of the course. All teams are encouraged to camp in this area, as well as those with very large RV’s. The further down the road you camp the more quiet and privacy you will have during quiet hours.
