Pine Valley Recreation Complex, an hour north of St George, has six pine-shaded campgrounds at 6800ft. In total there are 65 sites. They all have water but no showers; bring mosquito repellent.
Pine Valley Recreation Area
Southwestern Utah
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A bold desert beauty, this 230-sq-mile park is a highlight of southern Utah. Hikes range from trails traipsing the ridge lines to river wading under steep…
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8. Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
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Two floors packed full of pioneer artifacts, furniture, photographs, quilts, guns and so on.