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.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 7:50PM MDT until August 9 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 750 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.25 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of normally dry washes, slot canyons, creeks, and streams. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Willis Creek, Bull Valley Gorge, Sheep Creek and other nearby drainages.
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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