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Dean Gardner Campground

2 mi southeast of Pine Valley, UT · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

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:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBiking

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

41°
21°Jan
43°
23°Feb
49°
28°Mar
55°
33°Apr
64°
41°May
76°
50°Jun
81°
57°Jul
80°
56°Aug
73°
48°Sep
60°
38°Oct
49°
28°Nov
40°
21°Dec

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.

See Dean Gardner Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Santa Clara River TrailHiking0.1 mi2.0 mi
Equestrian TrailHorse0.2 mi3.5 mi
Canal TrailHiking0.4 mi6.2 mi
Lions Club (Equestrian)Hiking0.5 mi0.1 mi
Brown's Point TrailHiking0.5 mi4.0 mi
Gardner Peak TrailHorse0.6 mi4.0 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 11.5 mi
Water fill-up: 15 mi
Propane: 15 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.