Pine Valley Recreation Area
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 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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 49 |
| Equestrian | 7 |
| Tent-only | 5 |
| group picnic area | 4 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 110 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
68 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphitheater | Amphitheater | Group Shelter Electric | Partial | 20 amp | 100 / 30 | Yes | |||||
| C01 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 47 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C02 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C03 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 43 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C04 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 58 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C05 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C06 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C07 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C08 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| C09 | Crackfoot | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 125 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites Amphitheater, C01, C02, C03 and 60 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Forest | Dixie National Forest |
| Fees | Day Use fee is $8.00 |
Weather by month
Getting 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.
| Nearest town | Cedar City, Utah |
| Coordinates | 37.3767° N, 113.4667° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLake Piles Rx
40 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Gander RV ↗ | 16.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 17.7 mi |
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Pine Valley Recreation Area | MICRO CAMPER CAMPING
Worth a stop
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.
- 11.1 mi
- 14.3 miKolob Canyons Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miCrackfoot Loop3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.3 miEquestrian Snow Trail2.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.4 miLions Club (equestrian)0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miBrown'S Point Trail3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miPine Valley Canal Connector0.09 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miSanta Clara River Trail2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness.
- inPine Valley Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 50,216 acres
- 7.6 miRed Cliffs National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 61,170 acres
- 8.6 miCottonwood Forest Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,648 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Pine Valley Chapel and Tithing OfficeBuilding · Pine Valley · 3 mi
- Wells Fargo and Company Express BuildingBuilding · Silver Reef · 10.1 mi
- Leeds CCC Camp Historic DistrictBuilding · Leeds · 11.2 mi
Natural features
A beautiful forest of ponderosa pine and oak covers the area, offering partial shade. Mountain mahogany, juniper and sagebrush dot the landscape.
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
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Sites at Pine Valley Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Day Use fee is $8.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Pine Valley Recreation Area open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Pine Valley Recreation Area have?
69 sites, including 49 standard sites without power, 7 equestrian sites, 5 tent-only sites, and 4 group picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Pine Valley Recreation Area have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pine Valley Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Sites Amphitheater, C01, C02, and C03 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 64 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Pine Valley Recreation Area?
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 Val
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pine Valley Recreation Area?
Cedar City, Utah. 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.
Source: Getting there