EQUESTRIAN CG
Closed through at least the 2026 season. The Pine Valley Recreation Area remains closed due to damage from the Forsyth Fire (June 2025) and subsequent flooding and debris flows. A Forest Service closure order is in effect through January 15, 2027. Restoration work including hazard tree removal and dam reconstruction continues through 2027.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Equestrian Campground in the Pine Valley Recreation Area serves as a dedicated base camp for horse enthusiasts exploring Dixie National Forest. The campground features 19 sites including single family sites, double sites for larger groups, and tent-only options. Each reservable site includes corrals to accommodate horses, with one large four-way corral and several smaller units available. The setting among ponderosa pines, pinyon, and juniper at roughly 6,900 feet elevation provides scenic views of the Pine Valley Mountains and relief from the desert heat of nearby St. George. When operational, sites include picnic tables, fire pits with grills, and tent pads. Vault toilets serve the campground, with potable water available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Campers must pack out all trash. The campground operates on a reservation system through Recreation.gov, with sites reserved exclusively for horse campers until 6:00 PM daily; after that time, remaining sites may become available first-come, first-served. The typical operating season runs from early May through late September. The campground provides access to equestrian trails in the surrounding Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness area. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and the maximum stay is 14 consecutive days. Campfires are permitted only in designated fire pits, and OHV/ATV use is prohibited within the recreation area.
Directions
From St. George, Utah, take Highway 18 north to Central. Turn right on Forest Highway 35 toward Pine Valley. In Pine Valley, turn left on Main Street and continue 3 miles to Pine Valley Recreation Area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Help.Dixie.PineValley@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 688-3200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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