About Dean Gardner Campground
Located near Pine Valley Wilderness and adjacent to [Pine Valley Reservoir](http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAHcGOlk!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110407&ttype=recarea&recid=71115&actid=42&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=FSE_003741&pname=Pine+Valley+Ranger+District+-+Pine+Valley+Reservoir), this new campground offers campsites that are shaded by large Ponderosa pine trees. Horse riding, fishing, and hiking are popular in this area. Bike riding opportunities and horse trails are nearby. Several trails including the…
- Fees: For current pricing and availability, visit **[www.recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232244?tab=seasons)**
- Season: Early May – Late September
- Managed by: USFS - Dixie National Forest
- Where: 2 mi southeast of Pine Valley, UT · 37.3772, -113.4774
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara River Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Equestrian Trail | Horse | 0.2 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Canal Trail | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 6.2 mi |
| Lions Club (Equestrian) | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Brown's Point Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Gardner Peak Trail | Horse | 0.6 mi | 4.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.5 mi
Water fill-up: 15 mi
Propane: 15 mi
Camps nearby
- Group Site A 0.1 mi
- Thomas Forsyth Group Camping Area 0.1 mi
- Yellow Pine Loop 0.2 mi
- Equestrian Campground 0.4 mi
- Pine Valley Guard Station 0.4 mi
- Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground 0.6 mi