Ponderosa Grove Campground

Open

Open year-round. Individual sites are first-come, first-served at $12/night with a 14-day stay limit. The group site accommodates up to 40 people at $50/night and is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 10:07AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

10:07 AM — 10:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

About

Ponderosa Grove Campground sits amid rolling sagebrush hills atop the Vermilion Cliffs, approximately 8 miles northwest of Kanab, Utah at 6,300 feet elevation. Named for the ponderosa pines that shade its campsites, the campground offers views of the White Cliffs and colorful pink formations of the Bryce geologic formation. Wildlife in the area includes mule deer, raptors, coyotes, rabbits, and quail. Originally constructed in the 1970s, the campground became popular with OHV enthusiasts due to its proximity to the adjacent sand dunes. Today it serves recreators visiting Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Zion National Park, and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Activities in the area include ATV/UTV riding, hiking, photography, horseback riding, hunting, and climbing. The campground spans 16 acres and includes 26 car-camping sites, 6 RV sites, 2 walk-in sites, and a reservable group area accommodating up to 40 people. Each site features a gravel tent platform, fire ring, picnic table, and parking area. Vault toilets and a dumpster are provided, but there is no potable water, hookups, or dump station. Maximum vehicle length is 24 feet.

Directions

From Kanab, Utah, head northwest on US-89A for approximately 8 miles. The campground is located at 669 S Highway 89A.

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
Price $12

Vehicle

Max RV Length 24ft
Max Trailer Length 24ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email knut@blm.gov
Phone +1 (435) 644-1200

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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