## Overview

Barker Recreation Area is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation
of 9,300 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.

## Recreation

Upper Barker Reservoir provides canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow and
brook trout. Numerous hiking, biking and horse trails can be accessed from
both the Upper and Lower Barker Reservoir trailheads. Trails, including the
non-motorized Great Western Trail, lead to nine backcountry fishing lakes and
beautiful mountain views. The area also has excellent stream fishing and
spectacular fall colors.

## Facilities

This recreation area contains 13 single-family sites, three group campsites
and a day-use area. Horses are permitted in the Porter group site.  
  
Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Amenities
include accessible vault toilets and bear-proof food storage lockers. Fishing
docks are located at Upper and Lower Barker Reservoirs. Roads and parking
spurs are gravel.

## Natural Features

A dense canopy of aspen and spruce trees forests Barker Recreation Area.
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a variety of wildlife frequents the area,
including black bear, blue grouse, golden eagle, ducks and wild turkey.

## Nearby Attractions

Both the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Escalante Petrified
Forest State Park are located approximately 45 minutes away. Sightseeing along
Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit
from every corner of the world to see the stunning red rock canyons and desert
landscapes.  
  
Bryce Canyon National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park and Anasazi State Park
are also located in the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Barker Recreation Area is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 9,300 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.
<p> </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Upper Barker Reservoir provides canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Numerous hiking, biking and horse trails can be accessed from both the Upper and Lower Barker Reservoir trailheads. Trails, including the non-motorized Great Western Trail, lead to nine backcountry fishing lakes and beautiful mountain views. The area also has excellent stream fishing and spectacular fall colors. <h2>Facilities</h2>
This recreation area contains 13 single-family sites, three group campsites and  a day-use area. Horses are permitted in the Porter group site. 
<br/><br/>
Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Amenities include accessible vault toilets and bear-proof food storage lockers. Fishing docks are located at Upper and Lower Barker Reservoirs. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
A dense canopy of aspen and spruce trees forests Barker Recreation Area. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a variety of wildlife frequents the area, including black bear, blue grouse, golden eagle, ducks and wild turkey.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Both the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are located approximately 45 minutes away. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to see the stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.
<br/><br/>
Bryce Canyon National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park and Anasazi State Park are also located in the area.

BARKER RECREATION AREA

Upper Barker Reservoir surrounded by aspen and conifer trees.

Barker Recreation Area Map

Campsite surrounded by aspen trees.

Fishing dock on barker reservoir

Campsite surrounded by aspen trees

Barker Recreation Area

## Overview

Cedar Canyon Campground is located conveniently close to Cedar City, Utah,
only 11 miles east. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking and day-tripping to
nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.

## Recreation

Cedar Canyon is just 8 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking
trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. Just outside Cedar Breaks is
the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails
and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine. The 34-mile
Virgin River Rim Trail is located near the campground with a short drive for
access and is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

## Facilities

The campground offers a small group site and several family sites. Vault
toilets and drinking water are provided but no showers are available. Roads
and spurs are paved.

OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed in the campground.

## Natural Features

Crow Creek flows alongside the campground, which is settled on the western
edge of the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,100 feet. A forest of fir
and aspen covers the site, providing shade in most campsites.

## Nearby Attractions

Cedar Canyon is close to many areas with excellent recreational opportunities.
Navajo Lake and Duck Lake are both within 20 minutes, offering boating,
canoeing and fishing. The Markagunt ATV Trail System is easily accessed 5
miles to the east. OHV's are not allowed in the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cedar Canyon Campground is located conveniently close to Cedar City, Utah, only 11 miles east. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking and day-tripping to nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Cedar Canyon is just 8 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. 
 
Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine. 
 
The 34-mile Virgin River Rim Trail is located near the campground with a short drive for access and is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers a small group site and several family sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided but no showers are available. Roads and spurs are paved.</p>

<p>OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed in the campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Crow Creek flows alongside the campground, which is settled on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,100 feet. A forest of fir and aspen covers the site, providing shade in most campsites.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Cedar Canyon is close to many areas with excellent recreational opportunities. Navajo Lake and Duck Lake are both within 20 minutes, offering boating, canoeing and fishing. The Markagunt ATV Trail System is easily accessed 5 miles to the east.  OHV's are not allowed in the campground.

Cedar Campground map

Camping at Cedar Canyon campground

Cedar Canyon Campground

CEDAR CANYON

Campsite

Cedar Canyon Campground  group site

Cedar Canyon

## Overview

Cowpuncher Guard Station is located in the Dixie National Forest, 20 miles
northeast of the town of Escalante in southern Utah. The cabin is situated
just off the Hells Backbone Road and is accessed by road during summer and
fall. Roads are usually closed by snow 5.5 miles from the cabin from late
November to mid-April. Check the ranger station for winter conditions.

## Recreation

The cabin is surrounded by trails, including the Great Western Trail which
offer abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Pine Creek flows through the site offering excellent trout fishing. The scenic
Hells Backbone Road is minutes away and is a popular scenic drive for both
cars and OHVs. Posey Lake is 7 miles away.

## Facilities

The cabin is comfortably furnished with bunk beds and one full size bed, table
and chairs, wood cook stove, propane stovetop, kitchen sink with cold running
water (summer and early fall), battery operated lanterns, pots and pans,
dishes and utensils. A covered porch extends the space outside with a picnic
table and fire ring below. A vault toilet is located 150 ft. from the cabin
and firewood is provided.

## Natural Features

Cowpuncher sits in a secluded meadow surrounded by pine and aspen groves next
to a small trout stream. The elevation at the cabin is 8,000 feet and the
adjacent pine and aspen covered slopes quickly rise up to 8,900 feet. Summer
days are warm and nights are cool.

## Nearby Attractions

Cowpuncher offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is
often used as a base to explore the surrounding area. The Escalante area of
southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.
Sightseeing along Road 153, Hells Backbone Road, and Utah Highway 12, a
National All American Highway, are very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest
State Park are all located in the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cowpuncher Guard Station is located in the Dixie National Forest, 20 miles northeast of the town of Escalante in southern Utah. The cabin is situated just off the Hells Backbone Road and is accessed by road during summer and fall. Roads are usually closed by snow 5.5 miles from the cabin from late November to mid-April. Check the ranger station for winter conditions.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The cabin is surrounded by trails, including the Great Western Trail which offer abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Pine Creek flows through the site offering excellent trout fishing. The scenic Hells Backbone Road is minutes away and is a popular scenic drive for both cars and OHVs. Posey Lake is 7 miles away.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
The cabin is comfortably furnished with bunk beds and one full size bed, table and chairs, wood cook stove, propane stovetop, kitchen sink with cold running water (summer and early fall), battery operated lanterns, pots and pans, dishes and utensils. A covered porch extends the space outside with a picnic table and fire ring below. A vault toilet is located 150 ft. from the cabin and firewood is provided.   <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Cowpuncher sits in a secluded meadow surrounded by pine and aspen groves next to a small trout stream. The elevation at the cabin is 8,000 feet and the adjacent pine and aspen covered slopes quickly rise up to 8,900 feet. Summer days are warm and nights are cool.    
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Cowpuncher offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding area. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. Sightseeing along Road 153, Hells Backbone Road, and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, are very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.</p>

Double bed with nightstands on either side.

Cabin showing front porch with chairs

Entrance Sign and gate

Couch and Dinning Room Table

Cabin and covered porch

Bedroom is furnished with two sets of bunkbeds and one double bed.

Bedroom showing double bed, two sets of bunkbeds and bench.

Kitchen with wood cookstove, propane cooktop and kitchen sink

Front room of cabin showing  table, chairs, couch and two windows.

Cowpuncher Guard Station

## Overview

Deer Haven Campground is situated high on the western edge of the Colorado
Plateau, close to Cedar City, Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and day-
tripping to nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.

## Recreation

The 34-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes near the campground and is open to
hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.  
  
Deer Haven is just 11 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking
trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery.  
  
Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers
will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient
bristlecone pine.

## Facilities

This campground offers one large group area for family reunions, youth and
church groups and other large organizations of up to 200 people. Ten single
sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  
  
  
Flush and vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is piped from a spring,
but there is not an abundant supply. Campers area urged to conserve water in
all activities.

OHV/ATV's are allowed in the campground for ingress and egress only. No joy
riding is allowed in the campground.

## Natural Features

Deer Haven is at an elevation of 8,900 feet. This peaceful and scenic
campground is surrounded by a forest of aspen and pine trees. Summer
wildflowers are abundant throughout the site.

## Nearby Attractions

Deer Haven is close to many areas with excellent recreational opportunities.
Navajo Lake and Duck Lake are both within 30 minutes, offering boating,
canoeing and fishing. The Duck Creek/Markagunt ATV Trail System begins nearby.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Deer Haven Campground is situated high on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, close to Cedar City, Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and day-tripping to nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The 34-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes near the campground and is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.<br/>
<br/>
Deer Haven is just 11 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. <br/>
<br/>
Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground offers one large group area for family reunions, youth and church groups and other large organizations of up to 200 people. Ten single sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.<br><br><br>Flush and vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is piped from a spring, but there is not an abundant supply. Campers area urged to conserve water in all activities.</p>
<p>OHV/ATV's are allowed in the campground for ingress and egress only.  No joy riding is allowed in the campground.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Deer Haven is at an elevation of 8,900 feet. This peaceful and scenic campground is surrounded by a forest of aspen and pine trees. Summer wildflowers are abundant throughout the site. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Deer Haven is close to many areas with excellent recreational opportunities. Navajo Lake and Duck Lake are both within 30 minutes, offering boating, canoeing and fishing. The Duck Creek/Markagunt ATV Trail System begins nearby.

Deer Haven map

Loads of room to play

Group Camping

DEER HAVEN

Main group area away from the camping sites

Main group area

Deer Haven

## Overview

Duck Creek Campground is located 25 miles east of Cedar City, Utah. Visitors
enjoy fishing in Duck Creek Pond and nearby Navajo Lake, exploring the
Markagunt OHV Trail System and the many miles of non-motorized trails. Nearby
sites to see are Cascade Falls, Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Ice Cave
and Mammoth Caves. It is the perfect place to stay if your plans include
visiting Bryce and Zions National Parks.

## Recreation

Duck Creek Pond offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, brown and cutthroat
trout. The Markagunt ATV Trail System can be accessed from within the
campground, offering about 300 miles of ATV/OHV routes and trails for riders
of all skill levels. The Virgin River Rim Trail is a very popular 32 mile
trail that skirts the Virgin River Rim with views of Zions National Park in
the distance and the Virgin River Rim. The trail can be accessed in several
locations and is within a few minute drive from the the campground. This trail
is a non-motorized trail and enjoyed by bicyclist, horses and foot travel.
There are many sites in the nearby area such as Cedar Breaks National Monument
about a 15 minute drive from the campground and Bryce Canyon National Park
approx 50 miles to the east. The Duck Creek Visitor Center is just across the
road from the campground and will provide you with all the area information
and local attractions such as Cascade Falls, Mammoth and Ice Caves, and
excellent fishing at Navajo lake and Panguitch lake.

## Facilities

Duck Creek offers a variety of campsites for families and groups alike. Flush
and vault toilets are provided, as is drinking water from Memorial Day through
mid-September. An amphitheater with a covered stage and plentiful bench
seating is located in the campground.  
  
There is a OHV parking area that is located on the northeast corner in Loop D
between campsites 89 and 90. OHV's including street legal are allowed to ride
from your campsite to the trail located in the D loop and back to your
campsite only. Joy riding is not allowed in the campground. OHV's are only
allowed in the C, D and E Loops. A and B loops are closed to all OHV's
including street legal.  
  
The Duck Creek Visitor Center is just across the road from the campground with
trail maps and information on the surrounding scenic area.  
  
There is a dumpstation with potable and non-potable water, drinking water
spigots are scattered through out the campground. There are no hook-ups to the
water so please make sure you fill you trailer before you set up camp at the
dumpstation located at the entrance of the campground.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in Aspen and Douglas Fir tree stands with several
old growth Ponderosa Pines that are 200 to 500 years old, Which is adjacent to
Duck Creek Pond that you can walk to from the campground at an elevation of
8,400 feet. The area is rich in volcanic rock fields that orginated from
underground lava tubes.

## Nearby Attractions

Restaurants, cabin rentals, groceries, fuel are are available located in Duck
Creek Village two miles east of the campground. Small aluminum fishing boat
rentals, a boat dock, rustic cabin lodging are available at nearby Navajo Lake
Lodge which is located on the northwest shore of Navajo Lake a short 6 miles
from the campground.  
  
Cedar Breaks National Monument is 10 miles away, with hiking trails, guided
tours and breathtaking scenery.  
  
Adjacent to Cedar Breaks National Monument is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness
Area, where hikers will find miles of trails including the Twisted Forest
trail that has a stand of ancient bristlecone pine some of which can live up
to 5,000 years.  
  
Bryce Canyon National Park is a 35 minute drive to the east, Zions National
Park is an hour drive to the south.  
  
The Dixie National Forest offers endless trails both motorized and non-
motorized along with high altitude fishing lakes and streams.  
  
Come Stay and Play!

<h2>Overview</h2>
Duck Creek Campground is located 25 miles east of Cedar City, Utah.  Visitors enjoy fishing in Duck Creek Pond and nearby Navajo Lake,  exploring the Markagunt OHV Trail System and the many miles of non-motorized trails.  Nearby sites to see are Cascade Falls, Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Ice Cave and Mammoth Caves.  It is the perfect place to stay if your plans include visiting Bryce and Zions National Parks.  <h2>Recreation</h2>
Duck Creek Pond offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, brown and cutthroat trout. 
 
The Markagunt ATV Trail System can be accessed from within the campground, offering  about 300 miles of ATV/OHV routes and trails for riders of all skill levels. 
 
The Virgin River Rim Trail is a very popular 32 mile trail that skirts the Virgin River Rim with views of  Zions National Park in the distance and the Virgin River Rim.  The trail can be accessed in several locations and is within a few minute drive from the the campground.  This trail is a non-motorized trail and enjoyed by bicyclist, horses and foot travel.    
 
There are many sites in the nearby area such as Cedar Breaks National  Monument about a 15 minute drive from the campground and Bryce Canyon National Park approx 50 miles to the east.  The Duck Creek Visitor Center is just across the road from the campground and will provide you with all the area information and local attractions such as Cascade Falls, Mammoth and Ice Caves, and excellent fishing at Navajo lake and Panguitch lake.  <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Duck Creek offers a variety of campsites for families and groups alike. Flush and vault toilets are provided, as is drinking water from Memorial Day through mid-September.  An amphitheater with a covered stage and plentiful bench seating is located in the campground.  <br> <br>There is a OHV parking area that is located on the northeast corner in Loop D between campsites 89 and 90.  OHV's including street legal are allowed to ride from your campsite to the trail located in the D loop and back to your campsite only.  Joy riding is not allowed in the campground.  OHV's are only allowed in the C, D and E Loops.  A and B loops are closed to all OHV's including street legal.  <br> <br>The Duck Creek Visitor Center is just across the road from the campground with trail maps and information on the surrounding scenic area.<br><br>There is a dumpstation with potable and non-potable water, drinking water spigots are scattered through out the campground.  There are no hook-ups to the water so please make sure you fill you trailer before you set up camp at the dumpstation located at the entrance of the campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated in Aspen and 
Douglas Fir tree stands with several old growth Ponderosa Pines that are 200 to 500 years old,  Which is adjacent to Duck Creek Pond that you can walk to from the campground at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The area is rich in volcanic rock fields that orginated from underground lava tubes.  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Restaurants, cabin rentals, groceries, fuel are are available located in Duck Creek Village two miles east of the campground. Small aluminum fishing boat rentals, a boat dock, rustic cabin lodging are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge which is located on the northwest shore of Navajo Lake a short 6 miles from the campground.  <br> <br>Cedar Breaks National Monument is 10 miles away, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery.  <br> <br>Adjacent to Cedar Breaks National Monument is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find miles of trails including the Twisted Forest trail that has a stand of ancient bristlecone pine some of which can live up to 5,000 years.  <br><br>Bryce Canyon National Park is a 35 minute drive to the east, Zions National Park is an hour drive to the south.  <br><br>The Dixie National Forest offers endless trails both motorized and non-motorized along with high altitude fishing lakes and streams.  <br><br>Come Stay and Play!</p>

Campsite 20

Campsite #57 in the C loop with OHV trail access from site.

Double campsite OHV trail Access from site.

Cascade Falls trail - nearby attraction

Campsite 30

Duck Creek Campground

Wagon Train group site

B Loop campsite

Duck Creek group site

Lots of elbow room in this beautiful campsite located in the C loop.  OHV access to the trails from here.

Large campsite # 59 in the C Loop

Fall colors in the campground

Loop A site 3

Campsite # 45 in the B Loop, with a bit of a view of Duck Creek Pond.

Room for all!

B - Loop campsite

Camsite #90

DUCK CREEK AMPITHEATHER

A Loop site 12 nestled aginst this beautiful green meadow.

Double campsite # 90

All the campsites in the A loop have a paved parking spur and table pad.

Most sites in the B loop have concrete table pads and are accessible.

B Loop Campsite

Great little place for fishing right next to the campground

DUCK CREEK POND

Wagon Train Group Site

Foot bridge over the crrek to the pond

Campsite #48

Duck Creek Campground map

Campsite 81

Campsite 39

Duck Creek

## Overview

Jones Corral Guard Station is located on the Dixie National Forest, 12 miles
west of the small town of Antimony, in southern Utah. It was constructed in
1935 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees working in
the surrounding back country.  
  
The guard station provides a great base camp for hikers, hunters, bicyclists
and horseback riders, as well as off-road vehicle enthusiasts.

## Recreation

Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding,
hunting, wildlife viewing and exploring off-road vehicle trails. The Fremont
OHV Trail can easily be accessed from the guard station. Mount Dutton is well-
known for its trophy game animals.

## Facilities

The rustic cabin can sleep four people comfortably, but up to six guests are
allowed. Two sets of twin-size bunk beds and a double futon are provided.
Guests must bring their own linens.  
  
The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove and oven, a table and chairs.
Pots, pans, dishes and utensils are not available and guests must bring their
own. The cabin does not have running water.  
  
Outside the cabin, guests will find a level parking area for RVs or trailers.
A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are provided.

## Natural Features

The remote cabin sits on Mount Dutton at the edge of a beautiful meadow with
scenic views. A forest of aspens and spruce trees surrounds the broad meadow.
Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees in the daytime, to 42
degrees at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees and
October temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Jones Corral Guard Station is located on the Dixie National Forest, 12 miles west of the small town of Antimony, in southern Utah. It was constructed in 1935 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country.
<br/><br/>
The guard station provides a great base camp for hikers, hunters, bicyclists and horseback riders, as well as off-road vehicle enthusiasts.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing and exploring off-road vehicle trails. The Fremont OHV Trail can easily be accessed from the guard station. Mount Dutton is well-known for its trophy game animals.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The rustic cabin can sleep four people comfortably, but up to six guests are allowed. Two sets of twin-size bunk beds and a double futon are provided. Guests must bring their own linens. 
<br/><br/>
The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove and oven, a table and chairs. Pots, pans, dishes and utensils are not available and guests must bring their own. The cabin does not have running water.
<br/><br/>
Outside the cabin, guests will find a level parking area for RVs or trailers. A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are provided.  <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The remote cabin sits on Mount Dutton at the edge of a beautiful meadow with scenic views. A forest of aspens and spruce trees surrounds the broad meadow. Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees in the daytime, to 42 degrees at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees and October temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees.

Cabin and Porch

Cabin interior showing futon couch, bunkbeds and kitchen table

Picnic tables, fire pit and grill

JONES CORRAL GUARD STATION

Cabin and grounds

Restroom building with meadow behind

Cabin interior showing gas range, bunkbeds, table and dry sink

Cabin from a distance

Cabin exterior

Picnic area with view of the meadow in the background

Cabin interior showing gas range, wood stove, table and dry sink.

Meadow

Jones Corral Guard Station

## Overview

Kings Creek Campground is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high
on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating,
fishing and exploring local ATV trails.

## Recreation

Kings Creek is a favorite of ATV enthusiasts because of its easy access to a
large network of trails. The Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile of the
campground and the Great Western Trail is nearby.  
  
Hiking and mountain biking trails are plentiful as well, with access from
various points within the campground.  
  
Tropic Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for brook, rainbow,
brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is within 1/2-mile of the the
campground. The East Fork Sevier River is nearby with good fishing
opportunities.

## Facilities

The campground offers two group sites, which can be reserved separately or
together. The group area is isolated from the main campground and provides
privacy for gatherings and events. All individual sites are managed on a first
come, first served basis. A large covered pavilion with picnic tables is also
included with the group site to provide shade and cover from the weather.
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground and reservoir
are reached via a well-maintained gravel road with good access for cars and
RVs alike.

## Natural Features

Tropic Reservoir is situated at the foot of beautifully forested mountains in
Southern Utah. The campground is nestled among towering pines on a hillside
above the reservoir.

## Nearby Attractions

Bryce Canyon National Park is 12 miles from the campground, with 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Kings Creek Campground is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local ATV trails.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Kings Creek is a favorite of ATV enthusiasts because of its easy access to a large network of trails. The Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile of the campground and the Great Western Trail is nearby.<br/>
<br/>
Hiking and mountain biking trails are plentiful as well, with access from various points within the campground. <br/>
<br/>
Tropic Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is within 1/2-mile of the the campground. The East Fork Sevier River is nearby with good fishing opportunities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers two group sites, which can be reserved separately or together. The group area is isolated from the main campground and provides privacy for gatherings and events. All individual sites are managed on a first come, first served basis. 

A large covered pavilion with picnic tables is also included with the group site to provide shade and cover from the weather.  
 
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground and reservoir are reached via a well-maintained gravel road with good access for cars and RVs alike.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Tropic Reservoir is situated at the foot of beautifully forested mountains in Southern Utah. The campground is nestled among towering pines on a hillside above the reservoir. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Bryce Canyon National Park is 12 miles from the campground, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities.<br/><br/>
Kodachrome Basin State Park is an hour away, with towering rock spires, a natural arch and great hiking trails.

King Creek Group

Tropic Reservoir Boat Landing

Kings Creek Group Site

KINGS CREEK

Tropic Res.

Covered picnic tables

Kings Creek

## Overview

Navajo Lake Campground, located on the south shore of Navajo Lake, it provides
a spectacular setting for boating, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and
photography. Boat rentals, launching, and cabin lodging are available at
nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. The Virgin River Rim Trail is accessible from the
campground; it offers panoramic views of Zion National Park, Virgin River Rim
and the Kolob Plateau.

## Recreation

Navajo Lake offers great canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Hiking and biking are
popular activities as well. The 32-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes a short
distance from the campground and is open to hiking, mountain biking, foot
travel and horseback riding. The Navajo Lake loop trail is accessed from the
campground on the Navajo Lake trail. The Navajo Lake Loop trail is very
popular with cyclist and is an 11 mile loop.

## Facilities

Navajo Lake Campground features 15 single sites, one double site and 11 walk-
in tent only sites. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. Drinking
water is available through spigots, there are flush toilets and a accessible
vault toilet. This is not a large campground but the coziness is what makes it
a very special place as you see the sun come up over the lake. There is a
primitive (dirt) boat landing located within the campground for smaller
vessels.

OHV/ATVs including street legal are allowed for ingress and egress (to and
from your campsite to the road) only. Joy riding is not allowed in the
campground or on the beach.

## Natural Features

Navajo Lake dike was constructed many years ago to provide area visitors with
an excellent recreational experience that provides fishing and boating for all
ages. The dike is a very popular place to catch fish in the deeper waters if
you are fishing from shore. Water travels from under the the lake through a 2
mile lava tube and exits at what is called Cascade Falls. Cascade Falls is a
must see trail that follows the rim 3/4 miles to the falls.

## Nearby Attractions

Boat rentals, a boat dock, rustic cabin lodging is available at nearby Navajo
Lake Lodge. Duck Creek Pond is seven miles east, with excellent fishing. The
Duck Creek Visitor Center was used years ago as an Ranger Station in the
1930's through the 1960's although some of the buildings have been removed the
Visitor Center still stands and is managed by volunteers that can porvide you
with all the area informaion you would like. For OHV trail information see the
Dixie National Forest website. Cedar Breaks National Monument is 10 miles
away, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. Just outside
Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find
miles of trails and the Twisted Forest which is a stand of ancient bristlecone
pine.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Navajo Lake Campground, located on the south shore of Navajo Lake, it provides a spectacular setting for boating, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and photography.  Boat rentals, launching, and cabin lodging  are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. The Virgin River Rim Trail is accessible from the campground; it offers panoramic views of Zion National Park, Virgin River Rim and the Kolob Plateau.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Navajo Lake offers great canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Hiking and biking are popular activities as well. 
  
The 32-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes a short distance from the campground and is open to hiking, mountain biking, foot travel and horseback riding. The Navajo Lake loop trail is accessed from the campground on the Navajo Lake trail.   The Navajo Lake Loop trail is very popular with cyclist and is an 11 mile loop. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Navajo Lake Campground features 15 single sites, one double site and 11 walk-in tent only sites. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table.  Drinking water is available through spigots, there are flush toilets and a accessible vault toilet.  This is not a large campground but the coziness is what makes it a very special place as you see the sun come up over the lake.  There is a primitive (dirt) boat landing located within the campground for smaller vessels.</p>
<p>OHV/ATVs including street legal are allowed for ingress and egress (to and from your campsite to the road) only.  Joy riding is not allowed in the campground or on the beach.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Navajo Lake dike was constructed many years ago to provide area visitors with an excellent recreational experience that provides fishing and boating for all ages.  The dike is a very popular place to catch fish in the deeper waters if you are fishing from shore.  Water travels from under the the lake through a 2 mile lava tube and exits at what is called Cascade Falls.  Cascade Falls is a must see trail that follows the rim 3/4 miles to the falls.  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Boat rentals, a boat dock, rustic cabin lodging is available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. Duck Creek Pond is seven miles east, with excellent fishing. The Duck Creek Visitor Center was used years ago as an Ranger Station in the 1930's through the 1960's although some of the buildings have been removed the Visitor Center still stands and is managed by volunteers that can porvide you with all the area informaion you would like.  For OHV trail information see the Dixie National Forest website.
  
Cedar Breaks National Monument is 10 miles away, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery.
  
Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find  miles of trails and the Twisted Forest which is a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.

Walk-in site

Nearby Cascade Falls Trail

Campsites overlooking the lake.

Looking into the campground from the Navajo Lake road.

Entering the North side of the campground.

Road at the lower end of the campground looking out at the lake.

Don't forget your kyack

Navajo Lake Campgroud map

Enjoying the lake canoing

Enjoying the lake!

Navajo Lake Campground

Everyday is a beautiful day at Navajo Lake.

View looking toward the campground and lake from the walk-in only campsites.

Primitive Boat Launch at the campground

Looking at the lake from the south side of the campground

Walk-in Tent sites

Go Play on the Dixie

Navajo Lake campground on the shore of Navajo Lake

Navajo lake campground on the shore of Navajo Lake

## Overview

Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah.
Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year,
and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish."
Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail
System.

## Recreation

Panguitch Lake offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown
trout. Canoeing and kyacking are a popular activity. Two public boat ramps are
located on the lake, one on the south shore and the other on the north shore
at Wildlife Point. The Markagunt OHV trail system at Panguitch Lake offers 300
miles of routes and trails. Other activities include hiking, biking, horseback
riding and hunting.

## Facilities

The campground is located on both the north side and the south side of the
highway. The Panguitch lake north is the larger of the two, with single and
double campsites and three group sites. The south side is strictly for tent
camping (no reservations).  
  
Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water. There are no hook-ups
available so please fill your tanks at the dumpstation just east of the
campground prior to setting up. A horseshoe pit and a volleyball court are on-
site, though campers must provide their own net and ball. An amphitheater near
the Panguitch group site is available upon request. The campground road and
parking spurs are paved.  
  
Accessible sites area available on the north side of the campground.  
  
No OHV access in or out of the campground including street legal, all OHV's
must be trailered.

## Natural Features

The lake is situated high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,400
feet. A forest of ponderosa pines covers the campground, which lies on a
hillside about a quarter-mile above the lake. Deer and elk are often seen in
the area.

## Nearby Attractions

Panguitch Lake has two public boat landings and is less than 5 minutes from
the campground. Great fishing from both a boat and the shore or just hanging
out on the beach is enjoyed by many! Panguitch Lake Campground is just 14
miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours,
wildflower walks, star gazing and awesome views of the Cedar Breaks
Amphitheater. Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area,
where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of
ancient bristlecone pine. Bryce Canyon National Park is 30 minutes away, with
breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking and horse ridng opportunities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish." Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Panguitch Lake offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown trout. Canoeing  and kyacking are a popular activity.  Two public boat  ramps are located on the lake, one on the south shore and the other on the north shore at Wildlife Point.  
 
The Markagunt OHV trail system at Panguitch Lake offers 300 miles of routes and trails. Other activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding and hunting.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground is located on both the north side and the south side of the highway. The Panguitch lake north is the larger of the two, with  single and double campsites and three group sites.  The south side is strictly for tent camping (no reservations).   <br> <br>Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water.  There are no hook-ups available so please fill your tanks at the dumpstation just east of the campground prior to setting up.  A horseshoe pit and a volleyball court are on-site, though campers must provide their own net and ball. An amphitheater near the Panguitch group site is available upon request.  The campground road and parking spurs are paved.  <br><br>Accessible sites area available on the north side of the campground. <br><br>No OHV access in or out of the campground including street legal, all OHV's must be trailered.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lake is situated high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,400 feet. A forest of ponderosa pines covers the campground, which lies on a hillside about a quarter-mile above the lake. Deer and elk are often seen in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Panguitch Lake has two public boat landings and is less than 5 minutes from the campground.  Great fishing from both a boat and the shore or just hanging out on the beach is enjoyed by many!  

Panguitch Lake Campground is just 14 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours, wildflower walks, star gazing and awesome views of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater.  
 
Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine. 
 
Bryce Canyon National Park is 30 minutes away, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking and horse ridng opportunities.

PANGUITCH LAKE

Panguitch lake boat ramp on the south shore

Panguitch Lake boat ramp on the south shore

Evergreen Group Site

Campsite 11 overlooking the valley below

Panguitch Lake North campsite 12

View of the Lake

Panguitch Lake

Dock located at Panguitch Lake  on the north shore

Panguitch Lake Dock

Newly renovated accessible area

Panguitch Lake North campsite 36

Panguitch Lake Campground map

Panguitch Lake North campsite 14

Come Stay and Play at Panguitch Lake!

Enjoy the cool of the mountains!

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
The Pine Lake OHV Trailhead is located adjacent to the campground. A loading ramp is provided.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Johns Valley Group Campsite

Yellow Pine Group Campsite

Campground map

Foot Bridge from Campground to Lake

Entrance to PINE LAKE CAMPGROUND with view of adjacent pink cliffs.

Pine Lake

PINE LAKE CAMPGROUND

Pine Lake with pink cliffs in the background

Pine Lake Campground

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

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 location to fish for rainbow trout.  
  
  
  
Numerous non-motorized trails provide access into the Pine Valley Mountain
Wilderness.  
  
  
  
The winter landscape provides opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country
skiing.

## Facilities

The cabin retains historic qualities of the original building, with the added
feature of electricity. Six people can sleep comfortably on one futon and one
set of double/twin bunk beds with mattresses. An electric fireplace heater is
available in place of the old wood burning stove. The kitchen is equipped with
an electric range, refrigerator, lights, cookware, dishes and utensils. Indoor
plumbing is available in the summer months, offering guests access to a shower
and flush toilet. During winter months (Nov-Apr) guests should be prepared to
hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski into the cabin roughly 1.5 miles with all
of their items due to seasonal gate closures.  
  
  
Guests can enjoy outdoor cooking on the campfire ring with grill. An outhouse
is provided for year-round use. Water is only available during the summer
months. Guests will need to bring their own supply of water for drinking,
cooking and washing during the winter.  
  
  
Guests should pack sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, flashlights, matches,
toilet paper, a first aid kit and garbage bags. All food and trash must be
packed out, and guests are expected to use the provided cleaning supplies to
clean the cabin before leaving.

## Natural Features

The cabin is surrounded by ponderosa pine trees and offers scenic views of the
Pine Valley Mountains. At an elevation of 6,800 feet, summer days are warm and
nights are cool.  
  
The nearby Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness, described as a mountain island
surrounded by desert, preserves numerous lush meadows and a beautiful forest
of Engelmann spruce in the south, and spruce mixed with fir, pine and large
stands of aspen in the north.  
  
The Pine Valley Mountains rise through the entire center of the Pine Valley
Wilderness, providing habitat for chipmunks, marmots, red squirrels, blue
grouse and a large herd of deer in summer. Elevations rise to a high point at
10,365 feet on Signal Peak in the southern portion.

## Nearby Attractions

  * Pine Valley Reservoir 
  * Hiking trails
  * Pine Valley Heritage Center (open seasonally)

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<br/><br/> 

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.<br/><br/>

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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The cabin is centrally located within the Pine Valley Recreation Area, in close proximity to fishing at Pine Valley Reservoir. This small, quiet reservoir<br>offers a scenic location to fish for rainbow trout.<br><br> <br><br>Numerous non-motorized trails provide access into the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness.<br><br><br><br>The winter landscape provides opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin retains historic qualities of the original building, with the added feature of electricity. Six people can sleep comfortably on one futon and one set of double/twin bunk beds with mattresses. An electric fireplace heater is available in place of the old wood burning stove. The kitchen is equipped with an electric range, refrigerator, lights, cookware, dishes and utensils. Indoor plumbing is available in the summer months, offering guests access to a shower and flush toilet. During winter months (Nov-Apr) guests should be prepared to hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski into the cabin roughly 1.5 miles with all of their items due to seasonal gate closures.<br><br><br>Guests can enjoy outdoor cooking on the campfire ring with grill. An outhouse is provided for year-round use. Water is only available during the summer months. Guests will need to bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and washing during the winter.<br><br><br>Guests should pack sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, flashlights, matches, toilet paper, a first aid kit and garbage bags. All food and trash must be packed out, and guests are expected to use the provided cleaning supplies to clean the cabin before leaving.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is surrounded by ponderosa pine trees and offers scenic views of the Pine Valley Mountains. At an elevation of 6,800 feet, summer days are warm and nights are cool.<br/><br/>

The nearby Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness, described as a mountain island surrounded by desert, preserves numerous lush meadows and a beautiful forest of Engelmann spruce in the south, and spruce mixed with fir, pine and large stands of aspen in the north.<br/><br/> 

The Pine Valley Mountains rise through the entire center of the Pine Valley Wilderness, providing habitat for chipmunks, marmots, red squirrels, blue grouse and a large herd of deer in summer. Elevations rise to a high point at 10,365 feet on Signal Peak in the southern portion.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pine Valley Reservoir </li>
<li>Hiking trails</li>
<li>Pine Valley Heritage Center (open seasonally)</li>
</ul>

View of the Santa Clara River, in the winter, hiking into the Pine Valley Guard Station

Winter view of the Santa Clara River hiking into the PIne Valley Guard Station

PINE VALLEY GUARD STATION

PIne Valley WInter Conditions

Exterior of the Pine Valley Guard Station

Cabin Exterior

Living room

Pine Valley reservoir located a short walking distance from the guard station cabin.

Pine Valley Recreation Area

Winter at the nearby Pine Valley reservoir.

Winter at the reservoir

Backside of the guard station cabin.

Interior Bedroom

Pine Valley Guard Station Cabin

Winter at the Pine Valley Guard Station

Kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, sink, and fold down table.

Guard Station Kitchen

Bathroom & Shower
Closed during winter season.

Bathroom & Shower

Pine Valley Guard Station

## Overview

Pine Valley Recreation Area is located in scenic Pine Valley, Utah at an
elevation of 6,900 feet. The valley offers a great escape from the heat of the
southern Utah desert. Visitors enjoy fishing at nearby Pine Valley Reservoir
and exploring local trails.

## Recreation

Hiking and horse trails are abundant in Pine Valley. Trails vary in length
from 2 to 35 miles. Some trails allow mountain biking. Shoreline fishing for
rainbow trout is a popular activity on the lake. Flotation devices - canoes,
paddle boards, inner tubes, etc. -are not allowed on the lake. Pine Valley
Mountain Wilderness is adjacent to the recreation area.

## Facilities

Located within the Pine Valley Recreation Area are six overnight family
campgrounds, two overnight group areas, four day-use group sites and an
amphitheater. Dean Gardner, Equestrian, and Yellow Pine family campgrounds are
available for reservations. Mitt Moody, Crackfoot and Ebenezer Bryce
Campgrounds are available on a first-come basis. The family campgrounds offer
several single and double-family sites, all of which contain picnic tables,
fire rings with grills, utility tables, tent pads and concrete site pads.  
  
  
All group sites, both overnight and day-use are available for reservations.
The Effie Beckstrom area offers two overnight sites, accommodating 80 people
each. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Thomas Forsyth day-use
area offers four picnic areas for groups ranging in size from 35-150 people.
This beautiful facility contains large picnic tables, grills and campfire
circles.  
  
  
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Volleyball courts and horseshoe
pits are on-site. Large parking areas are paved.

OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed within the Pine Valley
Recreation Area (they must be trailered at all times).

## Natural Features

Pine Valley is situated in the Pine Valley Mountains. A beautiful forest of
ponderosa pine and oak covers the area, offering partial shade. Mountain
mahogany, juniper and sagebrush dot the landscape.

## Nearby Attractions

Zions National Park is a short 1 1/2 hour drive from Pine Valley with a 75
mile drive.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pine Valley Recreation Area is located in scenic Pine Valley, Utah at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The valley offers a great escape from the heat of the southern Utah desert. Visitors enjoy fishing at nearby Pine Valley Reservoir and exploring local trails. 
<p> </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking and horse trails are abundant in Pine Valley. Trails vary in length from 2 to 35 miles. Some trails allow mountain biking. Shoreline fishing for rainbow trout is a popular activity on the lake.  Flotation devices - canoes, paddle boards, inner tubes, etc. -are not allowed on the lake.  Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness is adjacent to the recreation area.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Located within the Pine Valley Recreation Area are six overnight family campgrounds, two overnight group areas, four day-use group sites and an amphitheater. Dean Gardner, Equestrian, and Yellow Pine family campgrounds are available for reservations. Mitt Moody, Crackfoot and Ebenezer Bryce Campgrounds are available on a first-come basis. The family campgrounds offer several single and double-family sites, all of which contain picnic tables, fire rings with grills, utility tables, tent pads and concrete site pads.<br><br><br>All group sites, both overnight and day-use are available for reservations. The Effie Beckstrom area offers two overnight sites, accommodating 80 people each. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Thomas Forsyth day-use area offers four picnic areas for groups ranging in size from 35-150 people. This beautiful facility contains large picnic tables, grills and campfire circles.<br><br><br>Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are on-site. Large parking areas are paved.</p>

<p>OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed within the Pine Valley Recreation Area (they must be trailered at all times). </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Pine Valley is situated in the Pine Valley Mountains. A beautiful forest of ponderosa pine and oak covers the area, offering partial shade. Mountain mahogany, juniper and sagebrush dot the landscape.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Zions National Park  is a short 1 1/2 hour drive from Pine Valley with a 75 mile drive.

Crackfoot campsite #1

Equestrian Campground horse corral

Equestrian Campgound

Dean Gardner campsite

Effie Beckstrom

Crackfoot campsite #17

PINE VALLEY RECREATION AREA

Dean Gardner Campground

Crackfoot campsite #2

Crackfoot campsite #10

All sites have concrete table pads

Crackfoot campground site 20

A campsite in the Effie Group camp

Dean Gardner campsite #5

Dean Gardner campsite #23

## Overview

Podunk Guard Station is located next to the East Fork Sevier River, in the
Dixie National Forest in southern Utah. The cabin was constructed in 1928 and
has been used by generations of Forest Service employees.  
  
Guests enjoy exploring local trails on foot, horseback, mountain bike and off-
road vehicle. The river offers fishing and swimming opportunities.

## Recreation

Recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, off-
roading and fishing. The Paunsaugunt, Fremont and Great Western OHV Trail
Systems can be accessed easily from the guard station.

## Facilities

The two-room cabin can sleep six people on two, twin-size bunk beds located in
the bedroom, and a double-size futon in the living room. No linens or bedding
are provided.  
  
The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook top range and oven, a table and
chairs. No pots, pans, dishes or utensils are available. Guests must bring
their own cooking and eating euipment. A wood stove is provided for heat,
firewood is not guaranteed. The cabin has seasonal water running water in the
kitchen sink only (when temperatures are freezing the water will be turned
off).  
  
A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits in a narrow mountain valley just above the meandering East Fork
Sevier River. The meadow is surrounded by mature spruce trees, and grasses and
willow thickets line the riverbanks.  
  
Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees during the day to 42 degrees
at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees; October
temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

Tropic Reservoir is 8.5 miles north of the cabin. Boating, canoeing and
fishing are popular activities. Anglers fish for brook, rainbow, brown and
cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located on the west side of the reservoir.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Podunk Guard Station is located next to the East Fork Sevier River, in the Dixie National Forest in southern Utah. The cabin was constructed in 1928 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees. 
<br/><br/>
Guests enjoy exploring local trails on foot, horseback, mountain bike and off-road vehicle. The river offers fishing and swimming opportunities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, off-roading and fishing. The Paunsaugunt, Fremont and Great Western OHV Trail Systems can be accessed easily from the guard station.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The two-room cabin can sleep six people on two, twin-size bunk beds located in the bedroom, and a double-size futon in the living room. No linens or bedding are provided. <br><br>The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook top range and oven, a table and chairs. No pots, pans, dishes or utensils are available. Guests must bring their own cooking and eating euipment. A wood stove is provided for heat, firewood is not guaranteed. The cabin has seasonal water running water in the kitchen sink only (when temperatures are freezing the water will be turned off).<br><br>A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin sits in a narrow mountain valley just above the meandering East Fork Sevier River. The meadow is surrounded by mature spruce trees, and grasses and willow thickets line the riverbanks. 
<br/><br/>
Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees during the day to 42 degrees at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees; October temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Tropic Reservoir is 8.5 miles north of the cabin. Boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities. Anglers fish for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located on the west side of the reservoir.

**Reservation Cancellations & Change****s (****see website for more
informatio****n****)**

  * **Cancelling a Reservation:** Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see website).
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  * **Cancellation Fee:** A service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.
  * **Fees:** Applicable fees, such as reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.

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Rolling hills, creek and road

Podunk Guard Station Kitchen

Woodstove, table and chairs, gas range and sink

Bunkbeds and wooden storage box

PODUNK GUARD STATION

Outside of cabin with covered porch, chairs picnic tables and grill

Cabin with picnic table and access road.

Bunkbeds, shelves and backdoor

Gas range, table and chairs, kitchen sink

Podunk Guard Station and Restroom

Podunk Guard Station

## Overview

Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on
the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing,
fishing and exploring local trails.

## Recreation

Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-
motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey
Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey
Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides
excellent hiking and mountain biking.

## Facilities

The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site for up to 35
people. Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  
  
Facilities at this campground include accessible vault toilets, a fish
cleaning station and two fishing docks. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of
towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape
and summer wildflowers are abundant.

## Nearby Attractions

Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is
often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of
southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.  
  
Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a
National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest
State Park are all located in the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides excellent hiking and mountain biking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site for up to 35 people. Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day. <br/><br/>
Facilities at this campground include accessible vault toilets, a fish cleaning station and two fishing docks. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape and summer wildflowers are abundant.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. 
<br/><br/>
Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.

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