Dean Gardner Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Dean Gardner Campground
Located near Pine Valley Wilderness and adjacent to Pine Valley Reservoir , this new campground offers campsites that are shaded by large Ponderosa pine trees. Horse riding, fishing, and hiking are popular in this area. Bike riding opportunities and horse trails are nearby. Several trails including the Whipple , Brown’s Point , and Gardner Peak lead into the Pine Valley Wilderness area. Facilities • 21 single campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads • 3 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads • Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day) • Vault toilet • No garbage disposal, please pack it out
Before you go
Season
Early May – Late September
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
Restrictions
Quiet 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
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.