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.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
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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