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Pine Valley Equestrian Campground accommodates horses and riders across its spacious grounds 37 miles northeast of Washington, Utah. The campground provides drinking water, picnic tables, toilets, and trash service while maintaining trails specifically designed for equestrian use. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs with ample room for horse trailers. The campground operates seasonally from May 11 to September 24, allowing riders to enjoy the moderate summer temperatures at its higher elevation. Visitors consistently rate the campground highly, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5. The well-maintained facilities and direct access to surrounding trails make this a preferred destination for horse owners throughout the riding season.

Several bridle trails connect directly to the campground, allowing riders immediate access to the surrounding Pine Valley mountains without trailering horses to separate trailheads. Large trailer parking areas accommodate rigs of various sizes, with big-rig friendly access routes throughout the facility. Water troughs are available for horses at convenient locations within the campground. Trail riders note the varied terrain options ranging from easy valley paths to more challenging mountain trails suitable for experienced riders and conditioned horses. The campground requires reservations during peak season, with weekends typically booking several weeks in advance. Most sites can accommodate multiple horses with adequate space for portable corrals or highlines, though permanent corrals are not provided at individual campsites.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Washington, Utah (19)

    1. Snow Canyon State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Ivins, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 628-2255

    $40 - $200 / night

    "2.5 mike hike in, 300 ft elevation gain, easy trail to beautiful overlook of southern Utah. Camp is a sandy open area next to the overlook and cliffs of Snow Canyon State Park. Free to camp."

    "Snow Canyon is a still relatively unknown place near St George, Utah. There is SO much to do around there and there are great hikes that leave from this campground which makes it even better."

    2. South Campground — Zion National Park

    91 Reviews
    Springdale, UT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 772-3256

    $35 / night

    "Perfect location just a short walk away from the visitors center where you catch the shuttle into the park, or exit to catch the shuttle to Springdale. Clean bathrooms. No shade at site 125."

    "Located right inside of the National Park area just a few hundred yards from the visitor center this place is the hardest reservation to get at Zion because it is always filling up."

    3. Mount Trumbull Loop Dispersed

    6 Reviews
    St. George, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "Some gunfire in distance. Said permit may be required on sign. Even with rain roads were ok."

    "Fair bit of trash around hillsides where people are shooting."

    4. Toquerville Falls Primitive

    12 Reviews
    Toquerville, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "Toquerville Falls Utah. BLM area. Free off grid camping. Cool place to see. Lots of off road, 4 wheeler/side by side, dirt bike, Hiking to do in the area."

    "Small falls, with camping right next to it. It takes a 4x4 for get here...cars or vehicles with low clearance BE WARE! You won't make it."

    5. Zion Wright Family Ranch

    16 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 329-4156

    "The host Bill was very kind, we were able to take a 2 hour horse back ride around the ranch which is a must! The ranch is huge and you can pick and chose which ever spot you like."

    "We got caught in high winds one day/night that nearly blew our tent down and covered everything in a thick layer of dust so beware."

    6. Pine Valley Equestrian Campground

    5 Reviews
    Pine Valley, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 652-3100

    $21 - $42 / night

    "Horse stables away from tents and didn’t smell at all. Restrooms really clean. Can’t wait to go again"

    "Has a gorgeous, peaceful stream running a very short walk from the sites. I spent most of my time walking through shaded woods along the stream and collecting water for boiling along with firewood."

    7. County Hwy 5/BLM 1069 Dispersed

    1 Review
    St. George, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "There's nothing there but what God put there and a few people left behind. (I was a little disappointed with the small bit of thrash left at some old camp sites I found)."

    8. Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

    31 Reviews
    Springdale, UT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 293-5444

    "The campground is located away from the resort features which we appreciated, so that is was a little more of an authentic camping experience."

    "We were just looking for a place to sleep, checked out the first camping outside of Zion east entrance and decided to check out the next closest one according to info from the Zion ranger."

    9. Twin Hollows Canyon

    40 Reviews
    Mount Carmel Junction, UT
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 865-3000

    "It’s next to a creek and has a lot of private room to camp. It’s only 14 miles out of Zion national park! The creek is dry right now as it’s middle of July."

    "Close to the road but not too noisy. It's about 45 minutes to the Zion visitor center. Gas stations & restaurant close by."

    10. Welcome Springs

    1 Review
    Ivins, UT
    26 miles

    "There is a rock climbing trail near by. Plenty of ATV trails."

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  • Jody S.
    Jan. 31, 2021

    Toquerville Falls Primitive

    A guy and his dog Toquerville Falls Utah

    Toquerville Falls Utah. BLM area. Free off grid camping. Cool place to see. Lots of off road, 4 wheeler/side by side, dirt bike, Hiking to do in the area. This is NOT a 2 wheel drive adventure to see a water fall. It’s strictly 4 wheel drive only. Hike it first to end don’t ruin your vehicle for this. Steep. Slick. 2 ft rock boulderings straight drop offs and roads cut towards them. If too slick see ya. Trust. Walk it. 4wd is ok. 3.5 miles takes 45min slow Mo style. So walking speed? Almost. Walk it no 2wd.

  • Chad M.
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Pine Valley Equestrian Campground

    Pine Valley Equestrian s

    Very quiet campground and felt like we were alone. Can’t see other sites. Horse stables away from tents and didn’t smell at all. Restrooms really clean. Can’t wait to go again

  • Stephanie L.
    Sep. 2, 2018

    South Campground — Zion National Park

    Rough camping

    To enter the South-Zion National Park camp grounds you have to go through the park entrance and the camp grounds are just behind the parks entrance. There is drinking water, flush-able toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, flat places for a tent, dump stations. There is not however, showers, shade which can get hot on 100 degree days, there is no power, the ground is too hard to stake down tents, no trees for hammocks, the bathroom have huge spiders and filthy, there are plenty of rocks to sleep on!

    This is not the best camp site on the planet it is ok. It currently costs $35 to get into the Zion National Park and then it costs to camp at this site. With the amount of traffic this area gets and the amount of money flowing in they could put in a decent bathroom, one without bugs.

    I have good news there are lots of trails for backpacking and biking. If you'd like to go for a stroll to shower there are showers a little less than a mile away that cost $15 for 12 minutes. They aren't wonderful but they get the job done. They are however also filthy! Thank goodness I had my Oofos Oolala flip flops on hand to save my feet from whatever nasty germs were living in the shower floor that was covered in hair. There are some great places to eat close by to this camp grounds and great coffee! If you need any souvenirs there are plenty of places to shop!

    The South-Zion National Park campgrounds have a shuttle close by that drives guests to the trail for the well known, "Narrows". The shuttle comes with your park pass and is a hop on hop off transit. It is the easiest way to see some of Zions most precious wonders!

    Pros:

    Close to popular trails

    River runs next to camp

    Close shopping and food

    Potable water

    Places to throw away trash

    Cons:

    Bad bathrooms (rather go outside) + small stalls

    No showers

    Rough grounds

  • T
    Sep. 24, 2021

    South Campground — Zion National Park

    Great Location!

    Perfect location just a short walk away from the visitors center where you catch the shuttle into the park, or exit to catch the shuttle to Springdale. Clean bathrooms. No shade at site 125.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2020

    Enterprise Reservoir Campground

    Lakeside Dispersed Camping

    We have camped here several times in our trailer over the past few months. Lakeside dispersed camping is competitive, so get there early on a Friday if you plan to be there over a weekend. There are also designated campsites with tables, but they are quite a bit farther from the lake. Lakeside spots at the Upper Reservoir near the big rocks usually go first. The lower reservoir is quieter and lakeside spots are easier to obtain. The scenery at the lower reservoir is not as nice, though we’ve had better luck fishing at the lower reservoir. The lake does get pretty busy with a fair amount of ATV activity and kayakers, which we don’t mind, but it may be an important point for others. No shade trees. No cell service. Check the weather before you go - it can get very windy. A nice getaway in Southern Utah if you are self-contained as you can camp right on the lake.

  • Ryan S.
    Aug. 15, 2018

    Snow Canyon State Park Campground

    Snow Canyon Overlook

    2.5 mike hike in, 300 ft elevation gain, easy trail to beautiful overlook of southern Utah. Camp is a sandy open area next to the overlook and cliffs of Snow Canyon State Park. Free to camp. Great for backpackers!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Panquitch Lake Cliffside Campsite

    Small Cliffside campsite overlooking Panquitch Lake

    This campsite can be utilized with Campers, RVs or tents and has a great view of the Lake and cabin areas around Panquitch Lake.  Dirt road access with many trails and jeep roads that connect surrounding areas including Escalante, Utah.  Don't attempt to get to this site if raining or snowing, roads are slick and impassable.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2018

    South Campground — Zion National Park

    Hottest Ticket In Town - RESERVE AHEAD

    When I called in advance to get a l little info about Zion this was the first campsite they mentioned. Located right inside of the National Park area just a few hundred yards from the visitor center this place is the hardest reservation to get at Zion because it is always filling up. It was suggested at the time I called to make a reservation well in advance of my travel otherwise I better be ready to find another campsite.

    My first trip out was a day trip only, but I immediately saw why they had mentioned this because there wasn't a single site open when I did a walk around. It was very crowded, maybe that is why mote people haven't reviewed it because a lot of campers don't like to find the most commercially trafficked areas. But this one has access to everything in the town as well as the park within just a few short steps.

    Campsites are $20, well worth it if you can get in! There are 3 trails which are right next to the campground. The shuttle to other trails is literally a football field away so you can stay here and easily have access to everything. So what is the downside though? No hook ups!

    For someone like myself, this is not a biggie at all but for people who need to be able to charge devices or have a RV and don't like being off grid this can be a little taxing. With that being said though they do have potable water and a dump station, so it ain't that bad right?

    So from where I see it all upside!!

    TIPS:

    • Check out Angel's Landing, my absolute favorite hike out here because of its unique climb to the top using chains. If you have't seen it, google it! (I am also including a few photos of that trail which is a major draw of people to the park along with the Narrows, which are to cold during spring when I was there)

    • Reserve, I CANNOT say that enough!!

    • Check out the cute little artsy community around you. It is all within walking distance and super cute so check it out!

  • Steve & Ashley G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2019

    South Campground — Zion National Park

    Incredible Site

    Zion National Park lives up to its rating. This has to be one of the beautiful places in Western United States. The drive in from the Eastern entrance is simply incredible and full of epic photo ops. Zion reminds me of Yosemite Valley in some ways. The park is located near some large population areas in Southwest Utah and Nevada. So it can get very crowded at times, especially give the limited capacity of the roadways and parking. So you will need to plan your visit carefully.

    The campground is easily accessible and located along the shuttle routes. The campground views are some of the best we have seen during our travels. The facilities are very good and hiking trails runs through the camp. Like many National Parks, you will not have much privacy at your site but the views and the hikes more than make up for it. The focus here is tent camping but you can park a small van or camper in many of the sites. The visitor center and park staff were outstanding. We also enjoyed the diversity of visitors from around the world. It’s clear Zion and Southern Utah is on a lot of bucket lists. This camp is very popular and full most of the year. So you will need reservations and a plan to beat the traffic coming into the park. We are planning to come back and spend more time in this beautiful place.

Guide to Washington

Pine Valley Equestrian Campground is positioned 37 miles northeast of Washington, Utah at a higher elevation that offers relief from summer desert temperatures. This specialized facility features trails connected directly to camping areas, with accommodations designed specifically for equestrians and their horses. The campground sits at approximately 6,800 feet elevation within the Dixie National Forest, creating a cooler climate than surrounding Washington areas during summer months.

What to do

Trail riding from camp: Sites at Pine Valley Equestrian Campground connect directly to surrounding bridle paths. "Gets cooler at night, great for the fire and sleeping. A nice break from the heat of the Valley. Has a gorgeous, peaceful stream running a very short walk from the sites," notes Tony W., who appreciates the moderate temperatures at this elevation.

Explore water features: Many horse campgrounds near Washington, Utah provide access to streams and water features. At Toquerville Falls Primitive, campers can enjoy natural swimming areas. "Small falls, with camping right next to it. It takes a 4x4 for get here...cars or vehicles with low clearance BE WARE! You won't make it," warns Joseph W., highlighting the rugged access.

Desert canyon exploration: The red rock landscapes around Snow Canyon State Park Campground offer distinctive riding experiences. "Great red rock/lava flow hiking trail options, most are easy/moderate, nice loop through Snow Canyon and around on mesa and back for road cycling," reports Mark M., describing the varied terrain.

What campers like

High elevation cooling: Equestrian campers consistently note the temperature difference at Pine Valley Equestrian Campground. "I camped at this site for a week during a trip to Zion National Park. It's a great place to stay with scenic areas, potable water, and vault toilets," shares Gabriel A., who used the site as a base camp.

Water access for horses: Multiple campsites near Washington cater specifically to horse watering needs. At Toquerville Falls Primitive, the natural water features serve dual purposes. "Talk about nail biting, butt squeezing ride to this magical, majestic, wonderful waterfalls... super neat and happy we got to experience it," notes Brittney C., describing the challenging access road.

Site privacy: Many Washington-area horse campgrounds offer well-spaced sites. "Very quiet campground and felt like we were alone. Can't see other sites. Horse stables away from tents and didn't smell at all. Restrooms really clean," reports Chad M., appreciating the layout at Pine Valley.

What you should know

Road conditions matter: Access to many equestrian sites requires careful vehicle selection. The road to Toquerville Falls Primitive presents specific challenges: "This trail has 3 major obstacles. Rough most of the way, 2 big rock bumps and a rock bed that are unavoidable. Got it done in my stock 2020 Ford Ranger no scrapes. Definitely NOT for Beginners," warns Hunter W.

Seasonal limitations: Most horse campgrounds near Washington operate on seasonal schedules due to elevation and weather patterns. Pine Valley Equestrian Campground specifically runs from May 11 to September 24 annually, making advance planning essential.

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