Pine Valley Guard Station, Pine Valley, UT

Pine Valley Guard Station is located in the Pine Valley Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest (48 min north of St. George, UT) with an elevation of 6,803 feet. The site is open all year. There is a fee of $75.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (31)

3.6 out of 5

5 star		42%
4 star		16%
3 star		16%
2 star		6%
1 star		19%

@TrissieCA68B7D · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #1

Can you say hantavirus! Mouse poop everywhere (on the mattresses, windowsills, in sink, on counters). Mice in the bench. Brown sticky stuff in fridge with long brown hair stuck to it. Gross shower. Bug cementaries in window sills. Everything was really dirty. We didnt even stay 30 minutes. It was cleaner outside. Barf-a-roni.

@SamS5464358 · Camped on Dec 27, 2023 at Campsite #1

Note was left by past occupant that wood burning stove would fill the house with smoke if lit. Turned on electric heaters that were provided and circuit tripped. No access to panel to reset.

@RobertP6375002 · Camped on Apr 15, 2023 at Campsite #1

The good: SUPER value off season at $35 but pretty sure that low pricing won't be around much longer. 4 room cabin with electricity with bunk bed with queen on bottom & twin on top, futon couch for 2, fridge, microwave, 4 burner electric range with oven. Outlets all over. 3 electric heaters that all work great. Do not max out the temperature or they will shut off due to overheating. We have Verizon for cell service and were able to get 2 bar 4G LTE at the fee station and the amphitheater but it did come and go. Water inside and out provided seasonally with toilet and shower. Seasonal sink. Lots of dishes, pots, pans, glasses. Blinds over windows for privacy except kitchen. Large porch with 2 rockers. Fire pit with 2 metal picnic tables and also elevated huge charcoal grill. Flagpole if you want to bring a flag. Motion light over back door to light up the walkway at night to the concrete ADA vault toilet. If you hear loud bangs it's probably pine cones hitting roof. The bad: Part of our reservation and others got canceled due to USFS having to repaint the interior, clean and make repairs due to many people still using the wood stove to burn wood when a sign was there saying do not use. Intense smoke leaking from the stovepipe made everything soot covered. Due to this the wood stove has been removed at least temporary. There was no ax or splitter available due to the stove being gone. Also there was only 1 chair for the drop down table. We think the others were removed to get ready for painting. This cabin is in a state park with numerous campsites. If you want privacy this is NOT for you. Even when we stayed we had people coming to the cabin as they thought it was open for visitation. There is no sign telling people to stay away as it is a rental unit so we sadly had many visitors. You can't lock front door from inside. Always bring own lock to lock outside. There were no journals to read. Maybe somebody can bring a couple for the future.

@JoeE9688230 · Camped on Mar 22, 2023 at Campsite #1

Forest service needs to seriously maintenance/clean the chimney/baffle. We followed the instructions on the wall to the wood burning stove exactly. The baffle up near the wall, that the damper controlled, belched smoke into the cabin, even after exhaustive efforts to "dial" the damper in. We had to get up every night to air out the cabin to keep the alarms from going off, thank God they did, or we might not have woken up. Ended up keeping most of the windows cracked and the front door open at night to keep it ventilated. We ended up cutting our trip a day short due to the wood stove issue, as we did not want to spend a night at 10 degrees with no fire. On a plus note the cabin was great, perfect for our use. Stove, microwave, and fridge all worked. The new futon was a nice addition. The valley was serene and we were the only people in the valley the 3 nights we were there. We did have to snow-shoe in as the snow banks were up to 6ft past the second gate near Fisherman's parking area. Would have been nice if the snow plow had gone the extra .5 miles up the road...Something to note if you book this cabin during this time. Pack warm, but light!

@SandraL2332707 · Camped on Mar 18, 2023 at Campsite #1

The guard station cabin is cozy, there was plenty of wood for the fire, there’s 2 portable heaters that don’t work. If you stay there during the winter I would recommend you to sleep in the living room because the bedroom gets pretty cold, the futon is very comfortable, we took an electric blanket. The kitchen is stocked with pots and pans and silverware, paper towels and cleaning supplies. The stove works great and the refrigerator it felt like it didn’t work but not sure, there’s a microwave which we didn’t use. There is also some playing cards and puzzles which by the way the eagle puzzle is missing 3 pieces, lol. My only recommendation would be to install a different door lock because it doesn’t locked from the inside so is not safe. If you stay in the winter keep in mind that is about 1 mile walking to the cabin, it was about 5 ft. of snow when we stay. Be sure to take plenty of water and food. We really enjoyed our time at the cabin it was really quiet and beautiful views from the porch.

@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Mar 3, 2023 at Campsite #1

Awesome spot to snowshoe into. Could stand some updating.

@KellyS8987536 · Camped on Feb 1, 2023 at Campsite #1

A great place to stay as long as you carefully read the winter conditions.

@KathrynD648455 · Camped on Oct 20, 2022 at Campsite #1

Everything was great! The guard station was cozy and clean and had just had painting done on the cute porch. There was plenty of wood for a fire (though I just used the provided heater) and the outdoor picnic/fire area was lovely. I can't wait to come back with friends! Just be sure to bring enough water so you can also do your dishes! :) The camp staff that I talked to was also very friendly and informative. They are working very hard to keep the area lovely. Thanks!

@JaniceR3870008 · Camped on Jul 10, 2022 at Campsite #1

The cabin was lovely, quiet and had plentiful supplies, temperature was great. The only improvement would be to install lock on the front door to secure the cabin at night. To secure it we had to padlock the front door and walk to the back to secure.

@SandraG9753049 · Camped on Jun 16, 2022 at Campsite #1

besides the shower that did not work and the beds were ok everything was very nice loved the location the few was to die for,

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on May 28, 2022 at Campsite #1

I rented this cabin during peak season, when the water was supposed to be on and the indoor restroom with shower open and operational. However, the indoor restroom was locked with a padlock, therefore it was not useable. The water was on in the cabin, the kitchen sink was operational. I have no idea why they would keep the bathroom locked. The kitchen table is also broken, and poorly mended. There was one kitchen chair. In past years there have always been four chairs. There were a few minor issues with doors and windows not operating well or closing properly. It seems that whomever is responsible for maintenance this year isn't doing well.

@CyndiD8857389 · Camped on May 7, 2022 at Campsite #1

The place needs some major TLC! It's drab, dingy and dirty. Beds (mattresses) are in terrible shape. You're better off staying in a camp sight!

@JeffD9403272 · Camped on Apr 8, 2022 at Campsite #1

Cozy cabin. Love the new futon!

@OvaG513 · Camped on Nov 2, 2021 at Campsite #1

Was not aware that a code was needed that was sent thru email. Needless to say, we hiked in from a closed gate with our belongings in tow, only to find out it was closed. We hiked back to the car and left. Ended up camping on a Forest Road nearby. Never bothered to call since we didn’t want to hike back again. It was unfortunate that in our conversation about the cabin that a code should be expected in the email.

@AshleyC750 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

Cute little cabin. Reservoir gate was closed so we walked about a third of a mile in with our things. Everything was clean and the futon was comfortable. Plenty of wood to keep us warm with the wood burning stove. I do wish the electric heater had worked though. Outhouse was also clean.

@PatrickM828 · Camped on Sep 14, 2021 at Campsite #1

Cabin is fully stocked with dishes, stove, fridge, and even a microwave. I read reviews that said the beds were uncomfortable, however, we found the futon bed in the main room to be nice and cozy. The weather was beautiful, and we never had to use the wood stove. The hot shower was wonderful also.

@LindaK910 · Camped on Jul 30, 2021 at Campsite #1

This was quiet awesome and so close to great trails. We loved it

@DaveS729 · Camped on Jul 11, 2021 at Campsite #1

Fun experience.

@CathyC664 · Camped on Jul 7, 2021 at Campsite #1

We enjoyed the cabin, it is certainly not fancy but is functional. The refrigerator barely works, so don't overload on perishables. The view is lovely and the riverwalk is just across the road. We had deer roam by each evening. A beautiful place to star watch, no light pollution.

@DaynaS142 · Camped on Jul 6, 2021 at Campsite #1

Furniture that was about to fall apart. Dirty floor. Crock prints on the wall. Mold on ceiling in kitchen. Rocking chairs on porch coming apart. Fridge did not work. Bunk bed posts splitting apart. Futon/bed was the most uncomfortable floor might have been better.

@JohnS843 · Camped on May 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

The futon was broken. There is no one you can call or contact to inform so that they can repair it for the next guest. Luckily we had brought a cot just in case, and were able to use that for the individual that was going to sleep on the futon. The mattresses on the bunk beds were the worst of any lodging I have ever experienced. You could feel every single coil in the mattress. There is supposed to be wood provided for heating through the month of May. There was only two pieces of wood in the box when we arrived. The refrigerator makes a very loud noise when it is running, which isn't awesome when trying to sleep. However, the stay wasn't all bad. The cabin was fairly clean. It has an amazing view, and good proximity to the reservoir which is stocked with 8"-10" rainbow trout. There is a decent paved hiking trail right across the street. The stove works well, and there is a microwave available. There is a Murphy table in the kitchen, with four plastic chairs, although one of the chairs is duck-taped together. There are plenty of dishes and a pot and pan available. Although we brought cast iron and a teapot. The cabin was adequately sized for our family of four. It would be quite tight with six people.

@MarkB506 · Camped on May 3, 2021 at Campsite #1

Compared to others we have visited, this station was at first a bit underwhelming. Crappy plastic furniture, a broken futon and no water which we knew going in. Also no putting fluids down the sink. We like to read and count on good light and a comfortable place to sit. We got neither here- When the sun goes down the rooms are pretty dark. The bathroom was locked. The water was on in the nearby campgrounds so perhaps the broken bathroom accounted for the water being off. On the positive side, the outhouse was clean, the stand alone fireplace heated the place up quickly and the kitchen had pots, pans and utensils. And even though the fridge made "I am about to die" noises, it kept things cold and the stove/microwave worked. The porch offered comfortable rockers. The weather was great so we spent all our time not eating or sleeping outside. The area this time of year (midweek too) was pretty empty which we appreciated. We did the river walk several times and I recorded 28 species of birds. I also fished for 10 minutes but got distracted by a wandering troupe of pigmy nuthatches. The town of Pine Valley seems lost in time. We found no retail at all there so stock up before you go.

@MatthewJ817 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #1

We rented the cabin the week before the indoor plumbing was opened for use (due to pipes potentially freezing). I didn't understand why we had to walk from the gate to the cabin (approx. 1 mile one-way) until we woke up to a continuing snow storm that left 6+ inches of snow on the ground overnight - which provided some of the most picturesque views I have ever experienced. I would highly recommend staying here. The gate is automatically closed until the end of the winter season and is opened at the beginning of May - weather permitting. There was a plug-in heater available but the electricity went out overnight so I recommend using the wood burning stove. My only critiques are: the futon couch was previously broken and not terribly comfortable, and the beds were not the most comfortable either - but you don't stay here for comfort, you stay for the landscape that looks like it was used as a Hallmark movie background.

@JeffD797 · Camped on Apr 9, 2021 at Campsite #1

Cozy, warm cabin with a wood stove and small electric portable radiator heater. Plenty of pots, pans, and dishes. At first glance, the cabin was clean and tidy. But it could use a good deep cleaning. Overall, we had a great experience. Thanks!

@CharlesR516 · Camped on Mar 24, 2021 at Campsite #1

The distance from the parking area to the cabin is inconvenient. As we hiked uphill to the cabin site we passed two sets of gates and a parking lot that could’ve allowed closer parking of our vehicle. Understanding that it’s not maintained during the off season, we expected basic immediate comfort. My family spent the first hour sweeping floors, cleaning door handles and kitchen area. And lastly, the futon provided in the living room area was “stained” by previous guests with gross body fluids. We couldn’t even sit on it, let alone sleep on it. My suggestion would be, put a combo lock or open the first set of gates so guests can park at the “fishing” parking lot. And either raise the cost five bucks or so to at least do a weekly cleaning of the place. The building itself is beautiful and has a lot of potential, but it’s lack of maintenance is a shame. My understanding is the cabin was renovated about a decade ago. Wish we had cabins like this in my neck of the woods.

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