Pine Lake Campground
Pine Lake Campground is scheduled to close for the season on September 30, 2025.
No water available. Pending potable water restoration. Please bring your own potable water. 20% Fee Reduction
Reservations may request refunds through Recreation.gov
We will keep you posted as water is restored to these systems.
Pine Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local hiking and off-road vehicle trails.
The campground offers 4 group sites and 28 family sites. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A well-maintained gravel road leads to the campground, providing good access for cars and RVs alike.
A short trail leads from the campground to Pine Lake, which offers excellent canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. Hiking and off-road vehicle trails are plentiful within the area.
The Pine Lake OHV Trailhead is located next to the campground. ATVs and OHVs are allowed to ingress and egress to all the group sites, the picnic site and into campsites 6, 7, and 8. Street legal OHVs are allowed throughout the campground.
General Information
Facilities
- Pine Lake Recreation Area map
- 28 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings/grills and tent pads
- 4 group sites with picnic tables, fire rings/grills
- Day use area
- Drinking water (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
- Vault toilets
- No garbage disposal, please pack it out.
Late May - Late September
Open 24 hours/day, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., no generators during that time, open late spring to late fall. Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Campfires in developed fire pits only
- Fireworks are prohibited
- Dogs must be on leash
- ATVs and OHVs are allowed to ingress and egress to all the group sites, the picnic site and into campsites 6, 7, and 8. Street legal OHVs are allowed throughout the campground.
- Maximum length of stay: 14 days
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $26 per night
Group Site: $80 per night (1-50 people), $140 per night (51-max people)
For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
Dogs must be on leash.
Contact Name: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Contact Phone: (435) 826-5499
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.746139
Longitude: -111.953545
Directions
Travel east on Hwy 12 to junction at Bryce Canyon Resort. Turn north toward Antimony. This is county road 1660 locally know as Johns Valley Road. Drive 14 miles down Johns Valley Road turn right on FR 132 towards Pine Lake. Drive 5.5 miles on FR 132 to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
No water available. Please bring your own potable water. 20% Fee Reduction
Reservations may request refunds through Recreation.gov
We will keep you posted as water is restored to these systems.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Pine Lake is a popular fishing lake. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on fishing in Utah, along with where to purchase fishing licenses.
Boating - Motorized Info
Pine Lake is within walking distance from the campground. There is a concrete boat launch, motors ARE allowed on Pine Lake. The lake is fairly small but being out on a boat is ideal for fishing and bird watching. Visit Recreation.utath.gov for more information about boating.
Biking - Mountain Info
Bike responsibly: Be Bear Aware and follow Leave No Trace Principles
Difficulty Level: Easy
