USDA Forest Service · Utah
Deer Haven
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 18
- Hookups
- 18 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 6
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,163 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DEER HAVEN C G (NFSR 30072) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Dixie National Forest
- Nearest town
- CEDAR CITY
- Address
- DIXIE, CEDAR CITY, UT, 84720
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Deer Haven Campground is situated high on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, close to Cedar City, Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and day-tripping to nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Recreation
The 34-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes near the campground and is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Deer Haven is just 11 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery.
Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.
Facilities
Ten single sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Flush and vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is piped from a spring, but there is not an abundant supply. Campers area urged to conserve water in all activities.
OHV/ATV's are allowed in the campground for ingress and egress only. No joy riding is allowed in the campground.
Natural Features
Deer Haven is at an elevation of 8,900 feet. This peaceful and scenic campground is surrounded by a forest of aspen and pine trees. Summer wildflowers are abundant throughout the site.
Nearby Attractions
Deer Haven is close to many areas with excellent recreational opportunities. Navajo Lake and Duck Lake are both within 30 minutes, offering boating, canoeing and fishing. The Duck Creek/Markagunt ATV Trail System begins nearby.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 15° | 1° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 14° | -9° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 19° | 0° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 24° | 11° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 34° | 19° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 47° | 32° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 54° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 50° | 41° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 45° | 29° | 76° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 31° | 15° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 27° | 0° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 18° | -10° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Point Supreme Campground · National Park Service · 5 mi · 25 sites
- Te-Ah · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 42 sites
- Navajo Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 28 sites
- Spruces Campground (Dixie NF) · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 29 sites
- Pyramid Ridge Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 11 mi · 26 sites
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