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Due to recent impacts from Hurricane Priscilla, the Pine Valley Recreation Area and Forsyth Fire burn scar experienced significant damage from flooding. The Pine Valley Recreation Area and campground is closed indefinitely for public safety. All reservations are refundable through 12/31/2025.

Equestrian Campground

Due to recent impacts from Hurricane Priscilla, the Pine Valley Recreation Area and Forsyth Fire burn scar experienced significant damage from flooding. The Pine Valley Recreation Area and campground is closed indefinitely for public safety. All reservations are refundable through 12/31/2025. 

Visit the Dixie National Forest Alerts webpage for closure information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/dixie/alerts

 

The Equestrian Campground has a parking loop with facilities specifically for horses. It is located about 3/4 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine, pinyon, and juniper setting north of the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness. It offers great views of the Pine Valley Mountains. There are near by trails in the  Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness including: Equestrian Trail, Forsyth Canyon Trail, Browns Trail, Whipple, Pine Valley Canal Trail, and the Santa Clara River Trail. Fishing in the Santa Clara River and in nearby Pine Valley Reservoir. Activities include horse riding, hiking, fishing, and at the reservoir.

Equestrian Campground Map

Reservations

Visit Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 for reservations.

General Information

Facilities

  • 11 single campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads
  • 4 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads
  • 2 single tent only sites
  • 1 double tent only site
  • 1 multi site
  • Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
  • Vault toilets
  • No garbage disposal, please pack it out

Early May - Late September

  • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Campfires in developed fire pits only
  • Fireworks are prohibited
  • Dogs must be on leash
  • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
  • Maximum length of stay: 14 days

For current pricing and availability, visit Recreation.gov

Dogs must be on leash.

Contact Name: Public Lands Information Center

Contact Phone: (435) 688-3200

Getting There

Directions

From St. George, Utah, go north on Highway 18 to Central. Go right on Forest Highway 35 to Pine Valley. Go left on Main Street 3 miles to the Pine Valley Recreation Area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilets

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Drinking water is available Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Horse Camping Info

 There is 1 large four-way corral, and four smaller corrals near campsites 1, 2, 3, 11, 13 and 14

Last updated February 27, 2026