Within Dixie National Forest, Dean Gardner Campground provides drive-in access to forested sites positioned directly next to Pine Valley Reservoir. The US Forest Service manages this established campground from mid-May through September, offering standard amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings with firewood available for purchase.
The campground loop sits adjacent to the reservoir with a walking path connecting sites through well-maintained grounds lined with mature trees. Big rigs can access the area, and the facility includes ADA-accessible features. Campers can make reservations and bring both pets and alcohol. The location works well for visitors wanting reservoir access combined with forest camping, though with limited review data available, specific details about site spacing, noise levels, and crowd patterns remain unclear.
Description
Located near Pine Valley Wilderness and adjacent to 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 Whipple, Brown's Point, and Gardner Peak lead into the Pine Valley Wilderness area. Facilities 21 single campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads 3 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Vault toilet No garbage disposal, please pack it out
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundDean Gardner Campground is located in Utah
Directions
From Veyo, UT, take State Rt. 18 north 6 miles to Pine Valley sign (Pine Valley Rd.). Turn right onto Pine Valley Rd. and go 8.2 miles to "T" intersection and Pine Valley Recreation Area sign (Main St.). Turn right and go .1 mile to the Pine Valley Recreation Area's entrance gate.
Coordinates
37.37749279 N
113.4770344 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/2/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 53 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 33 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 5 hrs 4 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 6 hrs 11 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
