Pine Valley Ranger District

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Atchinson Roadless Area (Roadlessarea Rule (2001)) · Open Access

6,949 ft
Elevation

The Pine Valley Ranger District is known for its distinctive vegetation, ranging from Pinyon/Juniper to Engelmann Spruce forests. It is also known for its most prominent feature, the Pine Valley laccolith. The laccolith, which is an intrusive rock outcrop, is the largest of its kind in the United States. The laccolith makes up the Pine Valley Mountains which are a federally designated wilderness area. The unique geologic features of the district provide for some great recreation opportunities.

Getting there

37.48600, -113.55700 · 37°29'9.6"N 113°33'25.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.53.03.21.91.40.72.02.01.82.12.02.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Pine Valley Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Pine Valley Ranger District?
No. Pine Valley Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Pine Valley Ranger District

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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