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

Mitt Moody Campground

The Mitt Moody sites range from being tucked away in the hillside to one that overlooks a nearby stream. All items need to be packed in by foot via a short walking trail. Parking is limited to one vehicle per site. The trailhead for the Pine Valley Canal Trail and the Santa Clara River Trail begin from this loop. The Mitt Moody loop offers a more secluded primitive camping experience compared to the other loops in the Pine Valley Recreation Area. 2 single walk-in tent sites (up to 8 people). 1 double site (up to 16 persons). Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Vault toilets. No garbage disposal, please pack it out

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-servedTents only

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Mitt Moody Campground
Photo from the area. tobiashays (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
2fires
active
Grass Valley Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 6 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site map

16 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
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 Mitt Moody Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.01 inches of precipitation, 10.9 inches of snowFebruary: 2.54 inches of precipitation, 11.7 inches of snowMarch: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowApril: 1.03 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowMay: 0.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.00 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.84 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowNovember: 1.28 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowDecember: 1.60 inches of precipitation, 5.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.9°F averageFebruary: 35.9°F averageMarch: 42.5°F averageApril: 48.2°F averageMay: 57.2°F averageJune: 66.8°F averageJuly: 73.7°F averageAugust: 71.9°F averageSeptember: 64.2°F averageOctober: 52.6°F averageNovember: 41.0°F averageDecember: 32.2°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at New Harmony, 11 miles from the campground at 5,167 feet, station USC00426181 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 18 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 38 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates37.3756° N, 113.4570° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Grass Valley Piles Rx

    6 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Lake Piles Rx

    39 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 ↗15.6 mi
RV sales & serviceGander RV ↗15.9 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗17.8 mi

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

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Pine Valley Canal Connector
    0.09 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    Santa Clara River Trail
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    Canal Trail ↗
    6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    Canal Connector
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Equestrian Snow Trail
    2.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.4 mi
    Equestrian Trail
    3.6 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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mitt Moody Campground?

No. Mitt Moody Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Mitt Moody Campground?

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

Source: Forest Service

Is Mitt Moody 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 Mitt Moody Campground?

Mitt Moody Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Mitt Moody Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground (0.5 mi), Effie Beckstrom West Group Campground (0.5 mi), and Pine Valley Recreation Area (0.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby