About Pine Valley Ranger District
The Pine Valley Ranger District is known for its distinctive vegetation, ranging from Pinyon/Juniper to Engelmann Spruce forests. It is also known for its most prominent feature, the Pine Valley laccolith. The laccolith, which is an intrusive rock outcrop, is the largest of its kind in the United States. The laccolith makes up the Pine Valley Mountains which are a federally designated wilderness area. The unique geologic features of the district provide for some great recreation opportunities.
- Managed by: Dixie National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi northeast of Central, UT · 37.486, -113.557
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Spring | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 3.4 mi |
| FR 31017 | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Snow Canyon State Park (Urban Night Sky Place), 23 mi.
Dump station: 18.6 mi
Water fill-up: 20.1 mi
Propane: 23.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Ebenezer Bryce Campground 8.2 mi
- Equestrian Campground 8.3 mi
- Yellow Pine Loop 8.4 mi
- Group Site A 8.6 mi
- Thomas Forsyth Group Camping Area 8.6 mi
- Dean Gardner Campground 8.6 mi