U.S. Forest Service · Dixie National Forest · Utah

Coyote Hollow

This small campground with only four sites provides easy access to Thunder Mountain Trailhead. This trail is a very popular hiking, biking, horseback riding trail. Anyone can stay in this campground; there is no condition that you must have a horse, however priority use is given to equestrian users until 04:00 p.m. This quaint little campground sits in ponderosa pine forests on the beautiful Paunsaugunt plateau with easy access to many sightseeing locations and trail systems.

Reservable · Recreation.gov4 sitesDark sky60 ft maxPets ok

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1fire
active
Lake Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 7 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
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Site mix

Equestrian4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length60 ft
PetsAllowed
Dark sky8 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park
  • campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads
  • Vault toilet
  • No garbage disposal, please pack it out
  • Four water hydrants of seasonal non-potable water may be available for horse use only, water not for human consumption.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Coyote Hollow20°30°40°50°60°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 27.0°F averageFebruary: 28.8°F averageMarch: 29.9°F averageApril: 36.9°F averageMay: 44.1°F averageJune: 53.0°F averageJuly: 59.4°F averageAugust: 58.1°F averageSeptember: 52.5°F averageOctober: 42.8°F averageNovember: 33.2°F averageDecember: 28.0°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Cedar Breaks NM, 8 miles from the recreation area point at 10,372 feet, station USC00421258 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

This campground is located 1 mile from SR 12 on Coyote Hollow road No.113

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 37.62° N, 112.69° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Lake Piles Rx

    7 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Coyote Hollow To Rubys Campground July 1, 2018

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Coyote Hollow?

Sites at Coyote Hollow are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Coyote Hollow?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Coyote Hollow have?

4 sites, including 4 equestrian sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Coyote Hollow?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Coyote Hollow?

Yes, pets are allowed at Coyote Hollow. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Coyote Hollow good for stargazing?

Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 8 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International