Pine Lake Campground

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DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST, 1789 N WEDGEWOOD LANE
CEDAR CITY, UT 84721

Overview

Pine Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local hiking and off-road vehicle trails.

Recreation

A short trail leads from the campground to Pine Lake, which offers excellent canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. Hiking and off-road vehicle trails are plentiful within the area, however off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.

The Pine Lake OHV Trailhead is located adjacent to the campground. A loading ramp is provided.

Facilities

The campground offers four group sites and 17 family sites. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A well-maintained gravel road leads to the campground, providing good access for cars and RVs alike.

Natural Features

Pine Lake is situated at the foot of beautifully forested peaks banded with red and white layers of sandstone. The campground is nestled among a forest of spruce and towering ponderosa pines, and is adjacent to Pine Lake.

Nearby Attractions

Bryce Canyon National Park is approximately 30 minutes from the campground, offering breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. Kodachrome Basin State Park is an hour away, with towering rock spires, a natural arch and great hiking trails.

Camp site features

Across 32 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 32 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 32 sites
  • Group sites: 4 of 32 sites
  • Longest rig: 35 ft
  • Largest party: 100 people

Directions

Travel Utah Highway 12 to the junction with SR 63 and CR 1660. Turn north at sign pointing toward Antimony. Travel 10.5 miles and turn right at Pine Lake turnoff. Travel 5.5 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

139 reviews
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Elena T
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Reviewed 15 days ago
It had plenty of shade and the whole group had a great experience!
Don A
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Reviewed a month ago
It is an excellent campground and Tony is a great campground host. However, a group of inconsiderate “redneck” campers on the east end of the campground found it necessary to target shoot every afternoon for about an hour shooting high power rifles and semiautomatic guns. They did it in the dry wash just outside the campground boundary. Tony was very apologetic but there was nothing he could do because there are currently no restrictions on national forest lands. It was extremely nerve racking considering the current extreme drought and the fact that several Utah wildfires have already been started by target shooting. We left the campground two days early because of of the situation.
Tristen N
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful campground. Always maintained and has been vastly improved since I've come here as a kid.
Randy L
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Reviewed a month ago
Camp host did a good job cleaning the restrooms and providing adequate toilet paper. Was consistent in checking around the campground asking if there were any problems. The only problem we encountered during our stay was barking dogs. Dog owners need to understand that those of us without dogs do not enjoy their endless barking that shatters the peace and quiet we enjoy during the time we are camped.
Michael E
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Reviewed a month ago
Even on a busy Fourth of July weekend, the campsite was quiet and cozy. The lake and views were beautiful.
MacKayla G
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Site 25 is where we stayed and it was lovely! Lots of trees and very beautiful. Bathrooms aren’t super well kept but that’s expected from most campgrounds. The campground host was fantastic!
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 26% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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