Pine Valley, Utah · Washington County · Campground
Overview 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, motorhomes, and horses. At an elevation of 6,900 feet the valley offers a great escape from the heat of the Southern Utah desert. Vi…
Overview 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, motorhomes, 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 TrailEquestrian TrailWhipple TrailPine Valley Canal TrailGardner Peak TrailFacilities 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 campe
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Effie Beckstrom — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannEquestrian Campgound — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannPINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA Dean Gardner campsite #23 — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannCrackfoot campsite #17 — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannEquestrian Campground horse corral — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannA campsite in the Effie Group camp — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannDean Gardner campsite — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannCrackfoot campsite #10 — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannCrackfoot campsite #1 — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannDean Gardner Campground — Dixie National Forest S. LiermannCrackfoot campsite #2 — Dixie National Forest S. Liermann
How to Get There
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.
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA
Heading to PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA?
No central reservation system listed for PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232244) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA?
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.
How do I contact PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA?
You can reach the park at phone: 801-226-3564 or email: [email protected].
