Pine Valley Recreation Area

Dixie National Forest

Pine Valley Recreation Area is located in scenic Pine Valley, Utah 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.

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.

OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed within the Pine Valley Recreation Area (they must be trailered at all times). 

Need to Know

• CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.

• This is Pine Valley Recreation Area on the Dixie National Forest near St. George, Utah; is this the site you are requesting?

• PIne Valley Reservoir is a limited use lake. It is restricted to shoreline fishing. Swimming, canoing, paddle boarding, boating, floation devices, etc. are NOT allowed.

• A daily fee will be charged and collected at the campground for extra vehicles. Come prepared to pay onsite.

• Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

• Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 

• For campground inquiries, please call: (800) 342-2267.

• Click here to learn more about the Dixie National Forest

Natural Features

Pine Valley is situated in the Pine Valley Mountains. 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 is a short 1 1/2 hour drive from Pine Valley with a 75 mile drive.

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.

Contact Information

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DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST 1789 N WEDGEWOOD LANE CEDAR CITY UT 84721

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site D05, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C23, Loop Crackfoot, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D25, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D21, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Y05, Loop Yellow Pine, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C, Loop THOMAS FORSYTH, Type Group Picnic Area
• Site C09, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A, Loop THOMAS FORSYTH, Type Group Picnic Area
• Site D14, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C17, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Y01, Loop Yellow Pine, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D09, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D11, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D08, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D07, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C19, Loop Crackfoot, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C14, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D06, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E02, Loop EQUESTRIAN, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site C05, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D24, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site EB East, Loop Effie Beckstrom Group Area, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site B, Loop THOMAS FORSYTH, Type Group Picnic Area
• Site D13, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C01, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D23, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E13, Loop EQUESTRIAN, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site D16, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E03, Loop EQUESTRIAN, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site C21, Loop Crackfoot, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site Y06, Loop Yellow Pine, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C11, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C08, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D03, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D10, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C12, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D04, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D15, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C06, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Y03, Loop Yellow Pine, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D02, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E12, Loop EQUESTRIAN, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site C18, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C22, Loop Crackfoot, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C03, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D01, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site EB West, Loop Effie Beckstrom Group Area, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site D, Loop THOMAS FORSYTH, Type Group Picnic Area
• Site C04, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E10, Loop EQUESTRIAN, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site D12, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D18, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E09, Loop EQUESTRIAN, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site C20, Loop Crackfoot, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D17, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C10, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D20, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C15, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D19, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Y04, Loop Yellow Pine, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C16, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E01, Loop EQUESTRIAN, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site C13, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C07, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C02, Loop Crackfoot, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Amphitheater, Loop Amphitheater, Type Group Shelter Electric
• Site D22, Loop DEAN GARDNER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Y02, Loop Yellow Pine, Type Standard Nonelectric

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