Located near Pine Valley Wilderness this new campground loop offers a variety of campsites that are shaded by large Ponderosa Pine trees. Horse riding, fishing, and hiking are popular in this area. There are bike riding opportunities and horse trails nearby. Several trailheads including the Whipple, Equestrian, Brown's Point, and Gardner Peak are locatd in the Pine Valley Recreation Area. ## Facilities * 15 single campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads * 3 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads * 5 walk in sites * Drinking water * Vault toilet * No garbage disposal, please pack it out

Effie Beckstrom Group Campground

Dixie National Forest Crackfoot Campground

Pine Valley Recreation Area is located in scenic Pine Valley, Utah 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. 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. OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed within the Pine Valley Recreation Area (they must be trailered at all times). Natural Features Pine Valley is situated in the Pine Valley Mountains. 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 is a short 1 1/2 hour drive from Pine Valley with a 75 mile drive. ADA Access: N

Pine Valley Recreation Area

Crackfoot

## Overview

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. Guests only need to bring a few of their own supplies to have a truly comfortable stay in this charming retreat within the Dixie National Forest.

## 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. Mountain biking is a popular activity outside of the wilderness area.  
  
The winter landscape provides opportunities for snow tubing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

## Facilities

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. A wood burning stove is provided for heat, along with firewood. 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, 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.

## 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.

Pine Valley Guard Station

The Mitt Moody sites range from being tucked away in the hillside to one that overlooks a nearby stream. All items need to be packed in by foot via a short walking trail. Parking is limited to one vehicle per site. The trailhead for the Pine Valley Canal Trail and the Santa Clara River Trail begin from this loop. The Mitt Moody loop offers a more secluded primitive camping experience compared to the other loops in the Pine Valley Recreation Area. Facilities 2 single walk-in tent sites (up to 8 people) 1 double site (up to 16 persons) Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Vault toilets No garbage disposal, please pack it out

Mitt Moody Campground

The Equestrian Campground has a parking loop with facilities specifically for horses. It is located about 3/4 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine, pinyon, and juniper setting north of the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness. It offers great views of the Pine Valley Mountains. There are near by trails in the  Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness including: Equestrian Trail, Forsyth Canyon Trail, Browns Trail, Whipple, Pine Valley Cannal Trail, and the Santa Clara River Trail. Fishing in the Santa Clara River and in nearby Pine Valley Reservoir. Activities include horse riding, hiking, fishing, and at the reservoir.


    Accomodates RVs up to 45 feet in length
    No hookups
    Dump station located 5 miles southwest on Highway 18



    11 single campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads
    4 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads
    2 single tent only sites
    1 double tent only site
    1 multi site
    Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
    Vault toilets
    No garbage disposal, please pack it out


Pine Valley Equestrian Campground

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There are labeled dispersed sites along Forest Road 032 in Dixie National Forest (Road also leads to Oak Creek Campground where there are toilets, tables, etc).

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Leeds Canyon Dispersed 12-13 Dixie NF

Leeds Canyon Dispersed #10

USDA Forest Service

Elevation 6800 ft Was 90s during day ( a lot cooler in shade) 60s at night, so quite a drop in temp. No wifi. No cell reception. Clean bathrooms. Hosts were keeping up with sites all day. No showers. Dump station is a few miles down. Some sites are available to reserve online. Others are walk up. Rv and tents. Absolutely beautiful. A few other campgrounds on the way to Crackfoot. Entrance fee was $5 but waived because we were camping. Fees are $17 per night. Take cash or checks. Half price for senior or handicapped passes. Cows came in to feed before sunset. Deer too. Coyotes could be heard at night. And something stole my bananas HA! A steak restaraunt down the hill about 5 miles away. Sells ice and stuff too. Hosts sell firewood bundles for $6 each.The sunset was amazing!! Red!! All of my photos are right from our campsite! There was an all day concert one day. The echo of the music through the mountains was awesome!! This place filled up fast. We stayed from Sunday to Tuesday. Check in is 2 but they allow earlier if no one is at site. Check out is noon or 11 . We arrived around noon.

Dixie National Forest Utah

This tent only portion of Pine Valley was great. A small stream close by. Fully shaded and cool compared to St George.

Effie Beckstrom Group Campground

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