Ponderosa Grove Campground
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.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 9:36PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
| knut@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 644-1200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM Ponderosa Grove Campground |
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