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Recreation.gov has posted a notice for Pine Valley Recreation Area

Currently closed for the 2026 season due to impacts from the Forsyth Wildland Fire which started from lighting on June 19, 2025.

We read this on September 29, 2026. See every notice for Pine Valley Recreation Area

Pine Valley Recreation Area in Utah
Moderate to BookNational Forest

Pine Valley Recreation Area

Dixie National Forest, Utah

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As of September 2026, Pine Valley Recreation Area is a campground in Dixie National Forest, Utah with 58 campsites. Pine Valley Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Pine Valley Recreation Area is located at 37.3767° N, 113.4667° W.
people allowed on 38 of 58 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
150

Pine Valley Recreation Area reservations and next available dates

September 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Pine Valley Recreation Area, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Pine Valley Recreation Area

  • Standard 41
  • Equestrian 7
  • Group 7
  • Tent 3
  • Accessible 55
  • Hookups 1

What an RV fits

  • 30–34 ft2 sites
  • 35–39 ft7 sites
  • 40–44 ft14 sites
  • 45–49 ft17 sites
  • 50–54 ft4 sites
  • 55–59 ft2 sites
  • 65–69 ft1 site
  • 75–79 ft1 site
  • 110–114 ft1 site
  • 125–129 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Pine Valley Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
AmphitheaterAmphitheaterGroup100-ElectricAccessible
C01CrackfootStandard847 ft-Accessible
C02CrackfootStandard839 ft-Accessible
C04CrackfootStandard858 ft-Accessible
C07CrackfootStandard1645 ft-Accessible
C10CrackfootStandard842 ft-Accessible
C11CrackfootStandard846 ft-Accessible
C13CrackfootStandard844 ft-Accessible
C14CrackfootStandard830 ft-Accessible
C15CrackfootStandard844 ft-Accessible
C16CrackfootStandard1640 ft-Accessible
C17CrackfootStandard845 ft-Accessible
C20CrackfootTent8---
C22CrackfootTent8---
C23CrackfootTent8---
D02DEAN GARDNERStandard841 ft-Accessible
D03DEAN GARDNERStandard845 ft-Accessible
D04DEAN GARDNERStandard848 ft-Accessible
D05DEAN GARDNERStandard843 ft-Accessible
D06DEAN GARDNERStandard847 ft-Accessible
D07DEAN GARDNERStandard840 ft-Accessible
D08DEAN GARDNERStandard842 ft-Accessible
D09DEAN GARDNERStandard846 ft-Accessible
D10DEAN GARDNERStandard848 ft-Accessible
D11DEAN GARDNERStandard850 ft-Accessible
D12DEAN GARDNERStandard842 ft-Accessible
D13DEAN GARDNERStandard836 ft-Accessible
D14DEAN GARDNERStandard843 ft-Accessible
D15DEAN GARDNERStandard1636 ft-Accessible
D16DEAN GARDNERStandard841 ft-Accessible
D17DEAN GARDNERStandard846 ft-Accessible
D18DEAN GARDNERStandard1651 ft-Accessible
D19DEAN GARDNERStandard836 ft-Accessible
D20DEAN GARDNERStandard839 ft-Accessible
D21DEAN GARDNERStandard852 ft-Accessible
D22DEAN GARDNERStandard843 ft-Accessible
D23DEAN GARDNERStandard849 ft-Accessible
D24DEAN GARDNERStandard1649 ft-Accessible
D25DEAN GARDNERStandard846 ft-Accessible
EB EastEffie Beckstrom Group AreaGroup8048 ft-Accessible
EB WestEffie Beckstrom Group AreaGroup8846 ft-Accessible
E01EQUESTRIANEquestrian1038 ft-Accessible
E02EQUESTRIANEquestrian1050 ft-Accessible
E03EQUESTRIANEquestrian5110 ft-Accessible
E09EQUESTRIANEquestrian1075 ft-Accessible
E10EQUESTRIANEquestrian5125 ft-Accessible
E12EQUESTRIANEquestrian555 ft-Accessible
E13EQUESTRIANEquestrian1065 ft-Accessible
ATHOMAS FORSYTHGroup35--Accessible
BTHOMAS FORSYTHGroup150--Accessible
CTHOMAS FORSYTHGroup75--Accessible
DTHOMAS FORSYTHGroup40--Accessible
Y01Yellow PineStandard1645 ft-Accessible
Y02Yellow PineStandard843 ft-Accessible
Y03Yellow PineStandard845 ft-Accessible
Y04Yellow PineStandard838 ft-Accessible
Y05Yellow PineStandard842 ft-Accessible
Y06Yellow PineStandard833 ft-Accessible

About Pine Valley Recreation Area

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 Trail

Equestrian Trail

Whipple Trail

Pine Valley Canal Trail

Gardner Peak Trail

Facilities

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. Each reservable site is equipped with corrals to accommodate equestrian needs, offering a safe and functional space for both riders and their animals.

To preserve this purpose, campsites in the Equestrian Campground are reserved exclusively for campers with horses until 6:00 PM daily. We kindly ask that non-equestrian visitors respect this window, allowing equestrian users priority access to these specialized facilities. After 6:00 PM, any remaining sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Natural Features

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, 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.

Rules and notices at Pine Valley Recreation Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Pine Valley Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Currently closed for the 2026 season due to impacts from the Forsyth Wildland Fire which started from lighting on June 19, 2025.

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, canoeing, paddle boarding, boating, flotation 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.

Customer Service Please Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Dixie.PineValley@AmericanLL.com

Click here to learn more about the Dixie National Forest

The Pine Valley Equestrian Campground is designed to support campers traveling with horses. Each reservable site is equipped with corrals to accommodate equestrian needs, offering a safe and functional space for both riders and their animals.

To preserve this purpose, campsites in the Equestrian Campground are reserved exclusively for campers with horses until 6:00 PM daily. We kindly ask that non-equestrian visitors respect this window, allowing equestrian users priority access to these specialized facilities. After 6:00 PM, any remaining sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pine Valley Recreation Area FAQ

Is Pine Valley Recreation Area open?

Recreation.gov publishes this notice for Pine Valley Recreation Area: "Currently closed for the 2026 season due to impacts from the Forsyth Wildland Fire which started from lighting on June 19, 2025." Recreation.gov does not date its notices; we last read this one on September 29, 2026. Check Recreation.gov before you travel.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pine Valley Recreation Area?

Pine Valley Recreation Area is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 58 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Pine Valley Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Pine Valley Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Pine Valley Recreation Area have?

Pine Valley Recreation Area has 58 campsites.

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