U.S. Forest Service · Dixie National Forest · Utah

Equestrian Campground

The Equestrian Campground has a parking loop with facilities specifically for horses. It is located about 3/4 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine, pinyon, and juniper setting north of the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness. It offers great views of the Pine Valley Mountains. There are near by trails in the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness including: Equestrian Trail, Forsyth Canyon Trail, Browns Trail, Whipple, Pine Valley Cannal Trail, and the Santa Clara River Trail. Fishing in the Santa Clara River and in nearby Pine Valley Reservoir. Activities include horse riding, hiking, fishing, and at the reservoir.

Closed for the seasonTakes reservationsTents only

More like this: reservable in Utah · tent only in Utah

2fires
active
Grass Valley Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 5 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site map

20 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesFor current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonEarly May to Late September
ForestDixie National Forest
BookingReservation information: Recreation.gov or telephone1-877-444-6777
FeesFor current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Dixie National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Equestrian Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowFebruary: 2.11 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowMarch: 1.83 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowApril: 1.05 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMay: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.75 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 0.92 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowDecember: 1.52 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.9°F averageFebruary: 41.3°F averageMarch: 47.5°F averageApril: 53.1°F averageMay: 62.1°F averageJune: 71.6°F averageJuly: 77.9°F averageAugust: 76.4°F averageSeptember: 69.6°F averageOctober: 57.9°F averageNovember: 46.0°F averageDecember: 37.3°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Veyo Powerhouse, 10 miles from the campground at 4,600 feet, station USC00429136 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 11 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates37.3802° N, 113.4832° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Grass Valley Piles Rx

    5 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Lake Piles Rx

    40 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗15 mi
RV sales & serviceGander RV ↗16.9 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗17.8 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Equestrian Campground Review: Manchester State Forest and Mill Creek County Park…

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Practice Loop
    0.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.2 mi
    Equestrian Snow Trail
    2.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Santa Clara River Loop
    3.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Crackfoot Loop
    3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Santa Clara River Trail
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Gardner Peak Trail
    4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Guidebooks for Utah

We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.

Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Equestrian Campground?

Sites at Equestrian Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservation information: Recreation.gov or telephone1-877-444-6777 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Equestrian Campground?

For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov

Source: Forest Service

Is Equestrian Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Early May to Late September.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Equestrian Campground?

Equestrian Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Equestrian Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Dean Gardner Campground (0.4 mi), Pine Valley Recreation Area (0.9 mi), and Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground (1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby