Sitting at 6,800 feet in the Pine Valley Mountains within Dixie National Forest, Crackfoot Campground runs along the east side of a creek that feeds into a nearby reservoir. The elevation brings noticeably cooler temperatures than the surrounding lowlands, with daytime highs in the 90s dropping to the 60s at night during summer months. Campers coming from St. George or after a visit to Zion will find the drive into Pine Valley shifts the landscape considerably, trading desert heat for shade trees and moving water.
The campground has a lived-in feel that comes from attentive hosts. Sites are equipped with fire pits, grills, and picnic tables, and camp hosts are consistently noted for keeping the facilities clean and the bathrooms in good shape. Kevin L. describes it as "neat campground with shade, water (recreation and potable), and fun trails to hike and explore." Sites 19 through 23 require a short walk-in, which adds some separation from the drive-in loops. Wildlife moves through regularly. Julie G. notes that "cows came in to feed before sunset," with deer also common and coyotes audible after dark.
Fishing access at the adjacent reservoir draws anglers, though swimming is not permitted. The Dean Gardner loop sits closest to the water and features large trees well-suited to hammocking. Cell service is limited to spotty at best, and there is no Wi-Fi. Firewood bundles are available from the hosts on-site for $6 each, which saves a trip to the nearest store roughly 20 minutes away. A steakhouse about five miles down the road sells ice and basic supplies.
Reservations are available for some sites, while others are first-come, first-served. The campground fills quickly on weekends. Check-in is at 2 p.m., though earlier arrival may work if a site is vacant. Nightly rates run $17 and up, with discounts available for senior and Access Pass holders. Payment by cash or check is accepted on-site. Pets are welcome, and the campground is ADA accessible. For campers who want a group setting, Effie Beckstrom Group Campground is located just north and may be worth considering for larger parties.
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Map & DirectionsCrackfoot Campground is located in Utah near Pine Valley
Coordinates
37.37343059 N
113.46564382 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 53 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 33 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 5 hrs 6 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 6 hrs 13 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
