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The Dixie National Forest has many picnic areas for groups large and small to enjoy.

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Barker Recreation Area

Site Open
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Barker Recreation Area is located in an aspen-spruce forest above 9,000 feet in elevation and is adjacent to the Upper Barker Reservoir.  Two small fishing lakes permit non-motorized boat access.…

Blue Spruce Campground

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OverviewBlue Spruce Campground is a small campground adjacent to Pine Creek in a blue spruce forest. It offers pleasant temperatures and shade throughout the summer. It is close to several trails…

East Ponderosa Picnic Area

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Group 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.

Escalante Ranger District

Site Open
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The Escalante Ranger district is known for its high mountain lakes and large stands of aspen trees. The majority of the district is located on high timbered plateaus with rolling hills and open…

Lower Pines Picnic Area

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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,…

Middle Ponderosa Picnic Area

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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.

Pine Valley Ranger District

Site Open
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The Pine Valley Ranger District is known for its distinctive vegetation, ranging from Pinyon/Juniper to Engelmann Spruce forests. It is also known for its most prominent feature, the Pine Valley…

Pine Valley Recreation Area

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Pine Valley Recreation Area is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Pine Valley Mountains. There are several compgrounds with sites for single families, large groups, motorhomes, and…

Posey Lake Campground

Site Closed
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This campground is adjacent to Posey Lake, a small fishing lake. Posey Lake has a boat ramp for non-motorized boating and two docks. There are two hiking trails that start in the campground. Access…

Powell Ranger District

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Winter Sports
The Powell Ranger District encompasses nearly 400,000 acres of high plateau county, with distinctive vegetation and geological features. The Red Canyon area of the district offers many unique hiking…

Last updated March 3rd, 2025