Crackfoot campground site 20
PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA
Equestrian Campgound
Effie Beckstrom
Dean Gardner campsite #23

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Available sites

53 total sites

About Pine Valley Recreation Area

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 6.9 ft 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

53 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 C01, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C02, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · 39 ft long · Paved
🚐 C04, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C07, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C10, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C11, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C13, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C14, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C15, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C16, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C17, Loop: Crackfoot RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ C20, Loop: Crackfoot Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ C22, Loop: Crackfoot Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ C23, Loop: Crackfoot Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 D02, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 16 ft · Paved
🚐 D03, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 16 ft · Paved
🚐 D04, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D05, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D06, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D07, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D08, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D09, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D10, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D11, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D12, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D13, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D14, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D15, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 24 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D16, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D17, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D18, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 24 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D19, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D20, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D21, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D22, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D23, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D24, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 24 ft wide · Paved
🚐 D25, Loop: DEAN GARDNER RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🏕️ E01, Loop: EQUESTRIAN Equestrian
10 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ E02, Loop: EQUESTRIAN Equestrian
10 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ E03, Loop: EQUESTRIAN Equestrian
5 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ E09, Loop: EQUESTRIAN Equestrian
10 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ E10, Loop: EQUESTRIAN Equestrian
5 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ E12, Loop: EQUESTRIAN Equestrian
5 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ E13, Loop: EQUESTRIAN Equestrian
10 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🚐 EB East, Loop: Effie Beckstrom Group Area RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 EB West, Loop: Effie Beckstrom Group Area RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 Y01, Loop: Yellow Pine RV
Pet Friendly · 1 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 Y02, Loop: Yellow Pine RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 Y03, Loop: Yellow Pine RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 Y04, Loop: Yellow Pine RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 Y05, Loop: Yellow Pine RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 Y06, Loop: Yellow Pine RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved

Reviews (822)

What Guests Are Saying

Pine Valley Recreation Area is praised as a hidden gem in southern Utah, known for its immaculate and well-maintained campgrounds, friendly camp hosts, and beautiful surroundings. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, including pit toilets, and the availability of shaded picnic areas. Though there was a temporary issue with potable water, most campers had a wonderful experience and plan to return.

Review Summary

4.6
822 reviews
5
75.7%
622
4
17.8%
146
3
2.4%
20
2
1.9%
16
1
2.2%
18

Steve R

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: Crackfoot

5

The park itself is very nice our only recommendation would be to get water at the check in station if you have a trailer. Although water is available in the park there are no faucets that you can connect a hose to

Fred R

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: C15, Loop: Crackfoot

4

The crackpot campground in pinevalley Utah campground is suppose to have about half of the sites first come first serve, you can not reserve them on the gov. site.
However when you actually arrive at the campground expecting to find an open site they will have reserved signs on them. Most of them are apparently saved, or reserved for out of state campers, Nevada and california.
I spoke to one of the caretakers he said he was"just doing what he was told".

Jennifer S

Verified

September 21, 2021 • Stayed at: C22, Loop: Crackfoot

5

We moved from WI to UT in March. We have been to Pine Valley nearly every weekend since we moved here because the temps are a good 20* cooler, on any given day, than where we live. We love the mountain views and the serenity of the area! We have been in the Crackfoot Campground (walk up sites 22 or 23) the last 4 weekends. 23 is the best - it is very secluded from the other sites. The Equestrian Trail does run right by it but we have hardly seen anyone go by (although we use it ourselves every time). The only "complaint" we would have is the free range cattle. They can be a bit invasive but do go away when "shoo'd". They did make a mess of site 20 a couple weekends ago when the campers weren't there. So be sure to put your food away when you aren't around. We have seen a ton of deer from both sites. There are coyotes that howl fairly close by at night but we have not had any issues with them. As far as the 5 walk up sites, #20 would be the only one we wouldn't select for ourselves. It is hardly away from the drive up sites at all. All five are within reasonable walking distance from the bathroom and water pump. Note that it is a bit of a hill to get to site 23 but manageable.

Jennifer S

Verified

September 21, 2021 • Stayed at: C22, Loop: Crackfoot

5

We moved from WI to UT in March. We have been to Pine Valley nearly every weekend since we moved here because the temps are a good 20* cooler, on any given day, than where we live. We love the mountain views and the serenity of the area! We have been in the Crackfoot Campground (walk up sites 22 or 23) the last 4 weekends. 23 is the best - it is very secluded from the other sites. The Equestrian Trail does run right by it but we have hardly seen anyone go by (although we use it ourselves every time). The only "complaint" we would have is the free range cattle. They can be a bit invasive but do go away when "shoo'd". They did make a mess of site 20 a couple weekends ago when the campers weren't there. So be sure to put your food away when you aren't around. We have seen a ton of deer from both sites. There are coyotes that howl fairly close by at night but we have not had any issues with them. As far as the 5 walk up sites, #20 would be the only one we wouldn't select for ourselves. It is hardly away from the drive up sites at all. All five are within reasonable walking distance from the bathroom and water pump. Note that it is a bit of a hill to get to site 23 but manageable.

John R

Verified

September 22, 2021 • Stayed at: D13, Loop: DEAN GARDNER

5

The crews is always there if you need some help. Very clean. Could do without the cows.

Rachael D

September 22, 2021

5

Perfect place to enjoy the mountains and the creek! My kids had the best time playing in the water that feeds into the reservoir. Can't wait to come back.

John R

Verified

September 22, 2021 • Stayed at: D13, Loop: DEAN GARDNER

5

The crews is always there if you need some help. Very clean. Could do without the cows.

Rachael D

September 22, 2021

5

Perfect place to enjoy the mountains and the creek! My kids had the best time playing in the water that feeds into the reservoir. Can't wait to come back.

Lynell T

September 24, 2021

5

The picnic areas and bathrooms are always so clean, every time we visit! There's something magical about getting bored and rowdy kids out of the house and up in the mountains! Everyone is happy all day long!

Lynell T

September 24, 2021

5

The picnic areas and bathrooms are always so clean, every time we visit! There's something magical about getting bored and rowdy kids out of the house and up in the mountains! Everyone is happy all day long!

Location & Directions for Pine Valley Recreation Area

Dixie National Forest, Cedar City, UT 84721 United States

Elevation: 2,061 ft

Getting There

From St. George, Utah, go north on Highway 18 to Central. Take a right on Forest Highway 35 towards Pine Valley. Take a left on Main Street and go 3 mi to the recreation area.

Nearest town

Cedar City, UT - 66 mi

About over 1 hr (79 min) to downtown

Highway access

Pine Valley Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 18 from St. George, and Forest Highway 35 leads directly to the area.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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