Cars start lining up at 5:00 a.m. in hopes to snag a first come, first served site... but it's worth it. You join the line in your car, shut it off, and watch the early morning stars while you wait a few hours for the ranger to let you know when a site is available. Once you're in, you'll notice the Virgin River runs through the campground (and there's easy access to it) and the river is lined with large (for the desert) Cottonwood Trees. These trees allow for some shade, but expect your site to be in full sun for most of the day. Do your hikes early in the morning to avoid crowds and the heat... then wade in the shallow river in the afternoons. It's an easy walk across the bridge to the store (firewood, food, beer, etc.), but bring your park pass with you, as the store is right outside the entrance and to you will need it to come back in.