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.
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