Bear Canyon Campground
Open

Open for the season. No potable water is available on-site; campers must obtain water from Ponderosa Campground filling station. Site A has porta-potties only; Sites B and C have vault toilets. Group site reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance through Recreation.gov. Check-in is at Ponderosa Uinta Campground. Gate closes at 10 pm. 16-day stay limit.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

4:07 AM — 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

From Recreation.gov

There is no restroom at Site A. Porta-Potties are available for that Site A use only.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Bear Canyon Campground is situated at 6,800 feet elevation on the boundary of Mount Nebo Wilderness Area in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Located just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, the campground occupies a large grassy meadow lined with aspen and fir trees, though shade within individual sites is limited. Each site offers views of the surrounding Wasatch Range. Salt Creek runs along the campground edge, providing rainbow trout fishing opportunities. Bear Canyon Trail begins at the campground entrance, accommodating hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The adjacent Mount Nebo Wilderness offers pristine waters, abundant wildlife, summer wildflowers, and numerous trail options. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area lies 6 miles away along the Nebo Loop, featuring red rock hoodoos via a half-mile trail. The campground offers three group sites: Site A accommodates up to 60 people, Site B up to 40 people, and Site C (tent-only) up to 20 people. Six single sites are also available. No potable water is available on-site; water can be obtained at the nearby Ponderosa Campground filling station. Roads and walking paths are paved.

Directions

From I-15, take Nephi exit 225. Travel about 5 miles east on Highway 132 to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Turn left onto the byway and travel 3.5 miles to the Bear Canyon turnoff. Turn left. Bear Canyon Campground is located at the end of the road, just past Ponderosa Campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $91.78 - $127.43

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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