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

Dean Gardner Campground

Located near Pine Valley Wilderness and adjacent to Pine Valley Reservoir, this new campground offers campsites that are shaded by large Ponderosa pine trees. Horse riding, fishing, and hiking are popular in this area. Bike riding opportunities and horse trails are nearby. Several trails including the Whipple, Brown's Point, and Gardner Peak lead into the Pine Valley Wilderness area. 21 single campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads. 3 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads. Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Vault toilet. No garbage disposal, please pack it out

Closed for the seasonTakes reservations21 sitesTents only

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2fires
active
Grass Valley Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 6 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site map

27 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 telephone 1-877-444-6777
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 Dean Gardner 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, 11 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

Coordinates37.3772° N, 113.4774° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Grass Valley Piles Rx

    6 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 ↗16.6 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗17.7 mi

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

Explore

Video

Dean Gardner Camping trip 2021

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Equestrian Snow Trail
    2.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.4 mi
    Practice Loop
    0.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.4 mi
    Crackfoot Loop
    3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.5 mi
    Brown'S Point Trail
    3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Lions Club (Equestrian)
    0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Santa Clara River Loop
    3.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dean Gardner Campground?

Sites at Dean Gardner Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservation information: Recreation.gov or telephone 1-877-444-6777 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Dean Gardner Campground?

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

Source: Forest Service

Is Dean Gardner Campground open right now?

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

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Dean Gardner Campground have?

21 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Dean Gardner Campground?

Dean Gardner Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Dean Gardner Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Equestrian Campground (0.4 mi), Pine Valley Recreation Area (0.6 mi), and Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground (0.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby