About Pine Valley Guard Station
Pine Valley Guard Station is located in scenic Pine Valley Recreation Area, about 45 minutes from St. George, Utah. Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the station was used to house a recreation guard during the summer months to assist the visiting public. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by vehicle during good road conditions. Winter use of the cabin may require snowshoeing, hiking or cross-country skiing about 1.5 miles from the trailhead at the entrance to the Pine Valley Recreation Area. Many modern amenities are offered, including electricity. Guests only need to bring a few of their own supplies to have a truly comfortable stay in this charming retreat within the Dixie National Forest. The cabin is centrally located within the Pine Valley Recreation Area, in close proximity to fishing at Pine Valley Reservoir. This small, quiet reservoir offers a scenic…
- Fees: For current pricing and availability, visit [**www.recreation.gov**](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234713?tab=seasons)
- Managed by: Dixie National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi east of Pine Valley, UT · 37.37861, -113.47
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 6.2 mi |
| Santa Clara River Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Equestrian Trail | Horse | 0.4 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Lions Club (Equestrian) | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Brown's Point Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Pine Valley Canal Connector | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
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: 11.2 mi
Water fill-up: 15.3 mi
Propane: 15 mi
Camps nearby
- Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground 0.3 mi
- Dean Gardner Campground 0.4 mi
- Crackfoot Campground 0.5 mi
- Group Site A 0.5 mi
- Thomas Forsyth Group Camping Area 0.5 mi
- Yellow Pine Loop 0.5 mi