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Exploring the Blooming Wonders of Aravada Springs

By Aravada Springs | June 4, 2023

What you will discover here Welcome to Aravada Springs, a magical desert oasis that bursts into vibrant colors during the…

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Exploring the Bunkerville Choo Choo Water Tank

By Leroy Ball | May 27, 2023

What makes this attraction interesting Tucked away in the picturesque landscapes and boundless skies of the Virgin Mountains lies a…

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Whitney Pockets at First Dam Looking West

What Four Things You Should Know About Whitney Pockets When Staying at Aravada Springs

By Aravada Springs | May 12, 2023

Features of this location Whitney Pockets contains natural pockets that catch and hold water in a little canyon, creviced in…

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Preparing For a Good Experience on ATVs

By Aravada Springs | May 1, 2023

Sport ATVing continues to grow in popularity due to its speed, agility, and ability to conquer all types of terrain.…

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Lime Kiln Canyon Rough Road

Travel Warning

By Aravada Springs | April 16, 2023

Warning on Google Maps Today’s satellite map technology is great, except for the times it’s not. Take Google Maps for…

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Grandfather Fenton Whitney with family setting up camp across from Whitney Pockets

History of Aravada Springs

By Mark Rawlins | March 1, 2023

by Mark Rawlins, Owner Memories Connecting Past to Present Many of my most cherished memories came from our family’s yearly…

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The Hidden Secrets of Aravada Springs Vacations

By Aravada Springs | February 23, 2023

If you’re wondering what the hidden secrets of Aravada Springs vacation excursions are, then you’ve come to the right place.…

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Swim in our freshwater pond

What better way could there be to cool down and unwind after an adventure than by taking a quick dip in our fresh water swimming pond fed by nine natural springs. Come relax among lush green shade trees!

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Ride in horse drawn wagon

Face the western thrill of riding in our horse drawn wagon around the ranch. What fun to glimpse the mode of transportation of our pioneer heritage.

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Pump Track Biking

Test your mountain bike skills on our new pump track. The sky is the limit on a pump track, where you can practice your jump techniques on dirt rollers and berms designed to be ridden without pedaling.

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Go on a day hike

Experience the rugged beauty of the area by hiking and rock climbing in Little Finland, Whitney Pockets, Billy Goat Peak, and more—with a variety of terrain to match all ages and abilities. 

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Cast a line in our fish pond

Bond with loved ones while fishing. Imagine the delight of catching fish in our fish pond.

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Frisbee Golf

Try your hand at frisbee golf at our new multi-hole disc golf course. With 1 or two players per team, the lowest number of total throws win the game!

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Enjoy stargazing western skies

Far from sources of light and air pollution, our desert environment, remote location, and higher altitude combine to create near-perfect stargazing conditions.

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Pan for gold

Fire your imagination with gold panning. This is the process of sifting through piles of stream sediment with a special pan to find gold.

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Paintball

If you love competitive team shooting, you as a player eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with dye-filled gelatin capsules called paintballs that break upon impact. What fun!

ExplorationYour ATV Base Camp

Aravada Springs gives you a base camp to explore the more than 1000 miles of ATV-friendly trails that wind through the rugged, unparalleled beauty of the Gold Butte and Grand Canyon Parashant National Monuments.

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Come stay in one of our authentic Gold Butte petroglyph inspired Tipis (or Tepees), or Miners' tents. You can also select the Bunk House, or one of our Deluxe Cabins.

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GROUPS AND RESERVATIONSA place to connect with others, create and restore memories and rejuvenate.

Aravada Springs is the perfect Group Camping Destination that’s sure to delight groups of all sizes. We have everything you need to make the most memorable experience possible.

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A place to connect with others, create and restore memories and rejuvenate.

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Great for family gatherings, hiking, off-roading, campfires, cooking, and everything in between.