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Pine Valley Recreation Area
FSU.S. Forest Service — CEDAR CITY · Utah · Dixie National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Dixie National Forest |
| Location | CEDAR CITY · Utah · Dixie National Forest · 37.37667, -113.46667 · Map |
| Sites | 68 public sites counted from the federal listing — 49 standard nonelectric; 7 equestrian nonelectric; 5 tent only nonelectric; 4 group picnic area; 2 group standard nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 68 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 68 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 68 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 68 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 125 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 59 sites · 30 ft: 59 sites · 35 ft: 55 sites · 40 ft: 47 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 69 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 64 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Campground hostDrinking waterDump stationVault toilets |
| Phone | 801-226-3564 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-26.
From the official listing
Overview A location closure has been issued due to a wildfire that started by lightning, the facility is closed at this time. The area and facilities are under rehabilitation and closed to the public. Please consider visiting one of our many other amazing campgrounds on the Dixie National Forest including Duck Creek, Spruces, Navajo Lake, Te-Ah, Panguitch Lake and many more, Please see other locations on Recreation.gov or visit the Dixie National Forest webpage for additional details https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/dixie . Please check back for location closure updates.
Pine Valley Recreation Area is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Pine Valley Mountains. There are several campgrounds with sites for single families, large groups, motor-homes, and horses. At an elevation of 6,900 feet the valley offers a great escape from the heat of the Southern Utah desert. Visitors enjoy fishing at nearby Pine Valley Reservoir and exploring local trails.
Recreation Hiking and horse trails are abundant in Pine Valley. Trails vary in length from 2 to 35 miles. Some trails allow mountain biking. Shoreline fishing for rainbow trout is a popular activity on the lake. Flotation devices - canoes, paddle boards, inner tubes, etc. -are not allowed on the lake. Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness is adjacent to the recreation area. Trails in the area include:
Brown's Point Trail
Equestrian Trail
Whipple Trail
Pine Valley Canal Trail
Gardner Peak Trail
Facilities Located within the Pine Valley Recreation Area are six overnight family campgrounds, two overnight group areas, four day-use group sites and an amphitheater. Dean Gardner, Equestrian, and Yellow Pine family campgrounds are available for reservations. Mitt Moody, Crackfoot and Ebenezer Bryce Campgrounds are available on a first-come basis. The family campgrounds offer several single and double-family sites, all of which contain picnic tables, fire rings with grills, utility tables, tent pads and concrete site pads. All group sites, both overnight and day-use are available for reservations. The Effie Beckstrom area offers two overnight sites, accommodating 80 people each. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Thomas Forsyth day-use area offers four picnic areas for groups ranging in size from 35-150 people. This beautiful facility contains large picnic tables, grills and campfire circles. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are on-site. Large parking areas are paved.
The Pine Valley Equestrian Campground is designed to support campers traveling with horses. Each reservable site is equipped with corrals to accommodate equestrian needs, offering a safe and functional space for both riders and their animals.
To preserve this purpose, campsites in the Equestrian Campground are reserved exclusively for campers with horses until 6:00 PM daily. We kindly ask that non-equestrian visitors respect this window, allowing equestrian users priority access to these specialized facilities. After 6:00 PM, any remaining sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed within the Pine Valley Recreation Area (they must be trailered at all times).
Natural Features A beautiful forest of ponderosa pine and oak covers the area, offering partial shade. Mountain mahogany, juniper and sagebrush dot the landscape.
Nearby Attractions Zions National Park, one of Utah's most famous national parks, featuring dramatic red cliffs, canyon hikes and scenic drives through high desert and river valley.
Other nearby attractions include Sand Hallow State Park, St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm, and Snow Canyon State Park.
Directions, from the listing
From St. George, Utah, go north on Highway 18 to Central. Take a right on Forest Highway 35 towards Pine Valley. Take a left on Main Street and go 3 miles to the recreation area.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · Pine Valley UtahBLMBureau of Land ManagementBaker Dam Campground
10 mi straight-line · UtahBLMBureau of Land ManagementRed Cliffs Campground
11 mi straight-line · St. George UtahNPSNational Park ServiceLava Point Campground
24 mi straight-line · Springdale UtahBLMBureau of Land ManagementPyramid Ridge Campground
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Trip Card — Pine Valley Recreation Area
CEDAR CITY · Utah · Dixie National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | CEDAR CITY · Utah · Dixie National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Up to 125 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 68 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232244 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.