About Pine Valley Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 53
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (818)
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.
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
Arlene G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: D09, Loop: DEAN GARDNER
We love the Pine Valley Recreation Area and you will too if your reservation matches the campground rules on arrival.
We had a party of 6 (Dean Gardener D09, maximum occupants 8) reserved through the rec.gov website. AFTER setting up our 4 tents the camp hosts said we had too many tents. No where on the rec.gov website specify how many tents are allowed on site. The MALE camp host wouldn't level with us. We asked how to make this right and he said you can't stay here with that many tents. It was too late in the evening to even try and look for another campground, let alone two spots, in a place that required reservations or even first come first serve sites. So we packed up our gear and left.
House rules govern here and they will be RUDE if not followed.
To make this right, the reservation system should state the latest revision of the campground rules. In this day and age of technology it should be easy to do that. If the campgrounds use a reservation system why can't the campground rules be stated on that system? This was a very disappointing experience. Thanks for letting us down rec.gov and Pine Valley Recreation Area.
Arlene G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: D09, Loop: DEAN GARDNER
We love the Pine Valley Recreation Area and you will too if your reservation matches the campground rules on arrival.
We had a party of 6 (Dean Gardener D09, maximum occupants 8) reserved through the rec.gov website. AFTER setting up our 4 tents the camp hosts said we had too many tents. No where on the rec.gov website specify how many tents are allowed on site. The MALE camp host wouldn't level with us. We asked how to make this right and he said you can't stay here with that many tents. It was too late in the evening to even try and look for another campground, let alone two spots, in a place that required reservations or even first come first serve sites. So we packed up our gear and left.
House rules govern here and they will be RUDE if not followed.
To make this right, the reservation system should state the latest revision of the campground rules. In this day and age of technology it should be easy to do that. If the campgrounds use a reservation system why can't the campground rules be stated on that system? This was a very disappointing experience. Thanks for letting us down rec.gov and Pine Valley Recreation Area.
Lynell T
September 24, 2021
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
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!
John R
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: D13, Loop: DEAN GARDNER
The crews is always there if you need some help. Very clean. Could do without the cows.
Rachael D
September 22, 2021
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
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: D13, Loop: DEAN GARDNER
The crews is always there if you need some help. Very clean. Could do without the cows.
Rachael D
September 22, 2021
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.
Jennifer S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: C22, Loop: Crackfoot
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
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: C22, Loop: Crackfoot
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.
Location Pine Valley Recreation Area
Address:
Dixie National Forest
Cedar City, UT, 84721
United States
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 miles to the recreation area.
Pine Valley Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 18 from St. George, and Forest Highway 35 leads directly to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.3767 / -113.467
Elevation: 2061 feet
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: June 5, 2026
