Pine Valley Guard Station
Dixie National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Pine Valley , UT, UT
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (41 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Pine Valley Guard Station is located in scenic Pine Valley Recreation Area, about 45 minutes from St. 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic 1935 CCC-built cabin in scenic Pine Valley Recreation Area with reasonable prices and friendly staff. Offers year-round access with diverse activities including hiking, fishing, winter sports, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, North American Porcupine, Coyote, and Western Banded Gecko present in area
Insider tips for Pine Valley Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Winter access requires good road conditions; may need snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 1.5 miles from trailhead Located 45 minutes from St. George, Utah via Highway 18 North and Pine Valley Highway
Skip Pine Valley Guard Station if: Need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. Water quality issues reported; verify current water safety status before arrival. Require guaranteed staff presence on-site.
Best time to visit Pine Valley Guard Station: Summer months — Original purpose was to house recreation guard during summer; well-maintained hiking trails available. Winter — Year-round access with winter sports available, though access may require snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 1.5 miles from trailhead.
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Valley Recreation Area (CEDAR CITY, UT), Baker Dam Campground (Veyo, UT), Red Cliffs Campground (St. George, UT), Lava Point Campground (Springdale, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Valley Guard Station
Cell signal at Pine Valley Guard Station (Pine Valley , UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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 Valley Guard Station is located in scenic Pine Valley Recreation Area, about 45 minutes from St. 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Winter access requires good road conditions; may need snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 1.5 miles from trailhead
Located 45 minutes from St. George, Utah via Highway 18 North and Pine Valley Highway
Original purpose was to house recreation guard during summer; well-maintained hiking trails available
Year-round access with winter sports available, though access may require snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 1.5 miles from trailhead
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Exit 6 in St. George, Utah, turn north onto Bluff Street, which turns into Utah Highway 18 North; continue to follow for 27 miles. Turn east onto Pine Valley Highway and travel 6.9 miles into Pine Valley. From the Pine Valley stop sign, turn east onto Main Street and follow 2 miles to the Pine Valley Recreation Area. The Guard Station is located a quarter mile past the reservoir parking lot on the north side of the road. During winter months, there is a 1.5 mile cross-country ski, snowshoe
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- 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.
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