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Site Closed
Due to an active wildfire in the area, the Pine Valley Recreation Area and campgrounds are closed indefinitely for public safety. All reservations through 12/31/25 will be refunded. Thank you for understanding.

Lower Pines Picnic Area

The day use picnic areas are located about 1/2 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine setting. They offer great views of Pine Valley Mountain. Recreation opportunities include hiking, fishing, sight-seeing, and wildlife viewing. ATV's cannot be ridden within the day use areas. No floating devices are permitted in the reservoir (such as float tubes, rafts, boats, etc.). Ask the concessionaire or the Interagency Office for maps showing ATV opportunities. There is a cafe in the town of Pine Valley.

Reservations

General Information

Day use only, no overnight camping

Day use only, no camping. ATV's cannot be ridden within the day use areas. No floating devices are permitted in the reservoir (such as float tubes, rafts, boats, etc.)

$30.00 for 1 to 50 persons, $60.00 for 51 to 85 persons

Contact Name: Public Lands Information Center

Contact Phone: (435) 688-3200

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - Groups Info

Facilities include picnic tables, fire pits and grills. Will accommodate trailers or RVs up to 45 feet in length. Trash service is available.

Fire Information:    grills and rings provided

Picnicking - Single Info

Facilities include picnic tables, fire pits and grills. Will accommodate trailers or RVs up to 45 feet in length. Trash service is available.
 

No. of Sites:    14 single sites accommodate up to 8 people, 43 double sites accommodate up to 16 people
Fire Information:    Rings and grills provided

Fishing - River/Stream Info

Check the Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on fishing in Utah, along with where to purchase fishing licenses.

Viewing Wildlife Info

Look to see how many varities of wildlife you can see.  Remember, you are visiting their home so be polite and don't litter or disturb the wildlife.

Last updated July 3rd, 2025