Pine Lake Campground
Dixie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, UT
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$130 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (126 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground offers four group sites and 17 family sites. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Pine Lake Campground offers scenic lakeside camping at 8,100 feet elevation with excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout, plus short trail access to the lake for canoeing and kayaking. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained vault toilets, shaded sites, and quiet September atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also Great Basin Rattlesnakes, Utah Prairie Dogs, American Pikas, and various lizard species.
Insider tips for Pine Lake Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 32 sites. Plan 5-15 minute walk to Pine Lake for fishing and water activities. Visit during September for quieter experience with fewer crowds. Vault toilets are cleaned twice daily according to camper reports.
Skip Pine Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available except for self-contained RVs.. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only.. You plan off-road vehicle use — ORVs are not allowed at the campground..
Best time to visit Pine Lake Campground: September — Verified camper reports indicate very quiet conditions during September with excellent fishing opportunities.. May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Ruby’s Inn RV Park & Campground (Bryce Canyon City, UT), North Campground (Ut) (BRYCE, UT), Barker Recreation Area (ESCALANTE, UT), Kings Creek (Cedar City, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Lake Campground
Cell signal at Pine Lake Campground (CEDAR CITY, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground offers four group sites and 17 family sites. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 32 sites.
Plan 5-15 minute walk to Pine Lake for fishing and water activities.
Visit during September for quieter experience with fewer crowds.
Vault toilets are cleaned twice daily according to camper reports.
Verified camper reports indicate very quiet conditions during September with excellent fishing opportunities.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dixie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dixie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Pine Lake Campground cost per night?+
What season is Pine Lake Campground open?+
Does Pine Lake Campground have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Pine Lake Campground?+
How do I make reservations at Pine Lake Campground?+
What is the cell service like at Pine Lake Campground?+
What season is Pine Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.