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
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
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
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphitheater | Amphitheater | Group | 100 | - | Electric | Accessible |
| C01 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 47 ft | - | Accessible |
| C02 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 39 ft | - | Accessible |
| C04 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 58 ft | - | Accessible |
| C07 | Crackfoot | Standard | 16 | 45 ft | - | Accessible |
| C10 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 42 ft | - | Accessible |
| C11 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 46 ft | - | Accessible |
| C13 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 44 ft | - | Accessible |
| C14 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | - | Accessible |
| C15 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 44 ft | - | Accessible |
| C16 | Crackfoot | Standard | 16 | 40 ft | - | Accessible |
| C17 | Crackfoot | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - | Accessible |
| C20 | Crackfoot | Tent | 8 | - | - | - |
| C22 | Crackfoot | Tent | 8 | - | - | - |
| C23 | Crackfoot | Tent | 8 | - | - | - |
| D02 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 41 ft | - | Accessible |
| D03 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - | Accessible |
| D04 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 48 ft | - | Accessible |
| D05 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 43 ft | - | Accessible |
| D06 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 47 ft | - | Accessible |
| D07 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | - | Accessible |
| D08 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 42 ft | - | Accessible |
| D09 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 46 ft | - | Accessible |
| D10 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 48 ft | - | Accessible |
| D11 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 50 ft | - | Accessible |
| D12 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 42 ft | - | Accessible |
| D13 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 36 ft | - | Accessible |
| D14 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 43 ft | - | Accessible |
| D15 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 16 | 36 ft | - | Accessible |
| D16 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 41 ft | - | Accessible |
| D17 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 46 ft | - | Accessible |
| D18 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 16 | 51 ft | - | Accessible |
| D19 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 36 ft | - | Accessible |
| D20 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 39 ft | - | Accessible |
| D21 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 52 ft | - | Accessible |
| D22 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 43 ft | - | Accessible |
| D23 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 49 ft | - | Accessible |
| D24 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 16 | 49 ft | - | Accessible |
| D25 | DEAN GARDNER | Standard | 8 | 46 ft | - | Accessible |
| EB East | Effie Beckstrom Group Area | Group | 80 | 48 ft | - | Accessible |
| EB West | Effie Beckstrom Group Area | Group | 88 | 46 ft | - | Accessible |
| E01 | EQUESTRIAN | Equestrian | 10 | 38 ft | - | Accessible |
| E02 | EQUESTRIAN | Equestrian | 10 | 50 ft | - | Accessible |
| E03 | EQUESTRIAN | Equestrian | 5 | 110 ft | - | Accessible |
| E09 | EQUESTRIAN | Equestrian | 10 | 75 ft | - | Accessible |
| E10 | EQUESTRIAN | Equestrian | 5 | 125 ft | - | Accessible |
| E12 | EQUESTRIAN | Equestrian | 5 | 55 ft | - | Accessible |
| E13 | EQUESTRIAN | Equestrian | 10 | 65 ft | - | Accessible |
| A | THOMAS FORSYTH | Group | 35 | - | - | Accessible |
| B | THOMAS FORSYTH | Group | 150 | - | - | Accessible |
| C | THOMAS FORSYTH | Group | 75 | - | - | Accessible |
| D | THOMAS FORSYTH | Group | 40 | - | - | Accessible |
| Y01 | Yellow Pine | Standard | 16 | 45 ft | - | Accessible |
| Y02 | Yellow Pine | Standard | 8 | 43 ft | - | Accessible |
| Y03 | Yellow Pine | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | - | Accessible |
| Y04 | Yellow Pine | Standard | 8 | 38 ft | - | Accessible |
| Y05 | Yellow Pine | Standard | 8 | 42 ft | - | Accessible |
| Y06 | Yellow Pine | Standard | 8 | 33 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
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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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