Pine Valley Guard Station
Pine Valley Guard Station is located in scenic Pine Valley Recreation Area, about 45 minutes from St. George, Utah. Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the station was used to house a recreation guard during the summer months to assist the visiting public. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by vehicle during good road conditions. Winter use of the cabin may require snowshoeing, hiking or cross-country skiing about 1.5 miles from the trailhead at the entrance to the Pine Valley Recreation Area. Many modern amenities are offered, including electricity.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Pull-through | 150 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Riverfront | 6 / 4 | Yes | No | Preferred |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The cabin retains historic qualities of the original building, with the added feature of electricity. Six people can sleep comfortably on one futon and one set of double/twin bunk beds with mattresses. An electric fireplace heater is available in place of the old wood burning stove. The kitchen is equipped with an electric range, refrigerator, lights, cookware, dishes and utensils. Indoor plumbing is available in the summer months, offering guests access to a shower and flush toilet. During winter months (Nov-Apr) guests should be prepared to hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski into the cabin roughly 1.5 miles with all of their items due to seasonal gate closures. Guests can enjoy outdoor cooking on the campfire ring with grill. An outhouse is provided for year-round use. Water is only available during the summer months. Guests will need to bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and washing during the winter. Guests should pack sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, flashlights, matches, toilet paper, a first aid kit and garbage bags. All food and trash must be packed out, and guests are expected to use the provided cleaning supplies to clean the cabin before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Exit 6 in St. George, Utah, turn north onto Bluff Street, which turns into Utah Highway 18 North; continue to follow for 27 miles. Turn east onto Pine Valley Highway and travel 6.9 miles into Pine Valley. From the Pine Valley stop sign, turn east onto Main Street and follow 2 miles to the Pine Valley Recreation Area.
| Nearest town | Pine Valley, Utah |
| Coordinates | 37.3786° N, 113.4700° 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 ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 17.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- Pine Valley Reservoir
- Hiking trails
- Pine Valley Heritage Center (open seasonally)
- 11.3 mi
- 14.4 miKolob Canyons Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCrackfoot Loop3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.4 miLions Club (equestrian)0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miBrown'S Point Trail3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miEquestrian Snow Trail2.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miPractice Loop0.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.8 miPine Valley Canal Connector0.09 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
- 7.7 miRed Cliffs National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 61,170 acres
- 8.8 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
On the National Register nearby
- Pine Valley Chapel and Tithing OfficeBuilding · Pine Valley · 2.8 mi
- Wells Fargo and Company Express BuildingBuilding · Silver Reef · 10.3 mi
- Leeds CCC Camp Historic DistrictBuilding · Leeds · 11.4 mi
Natural features
The cabin is surrounded by ponderosa pine trees and offers scenic views of the Pine Valley Mountains. At an elevation of 6,800 feet, summer days are warm and nights are cool. The nearby Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness, described as a mountain island surrounded by desert, preserves numerous lush meadows and a beautiful forest of Engelmann spruce in the south, and spruce mixed with fir, pine and large stands of aspen in the north. The Pine Valley Mountains rise through the entire center of the Pine Valley Wilderness, providing habitat for chipmunks, marmots, red squirrels, blue grouse and a large herd of deer in summer. Elevations rise to a high point at 10,365 feet on Signal Peak in the southern portion.
Recreation
The cabin is centrally located within the Pine Valley Recreation Area, in close proximity to fishing at Pine Valley Reservoir. This small, quiet reservoir offers a scenic location to fish for rainbow trout. Numerous non-motorized trails provide access into the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness. The winter landscape provides opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pine Valley Guard Station?
Sites at Pine Valley Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Pine Valley Guard Station?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Pine Valley Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Pine Valley Guard Station have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Pine Valley Guard Station?
Indoor plumbing is available in the summer months, offering guests access to a shower and flush toilet.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Pine Valley Guard Station?
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
What is there to do at Pine Valley Guard Station?
The cabin is centrally located within the Pine Valley Recreation Area, in close proximity to fishing at Pine Valley Reservoir. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pine Valley Guard Station?
Pine Valley, Utah. Pine Valley Reservoir
Source: Getting there
What if Pine Valley Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Valley Recreation Area (0.2 mi), Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground (0.3 mi), and Effie Beckstrom West Group Campground (0.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby