Ponderosa Uinta Campground
Open

Open for the season. Sites are available both first-come-first-served and via Recreation.gov reservations. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holidays. Gates close at 10pm.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

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.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Ponderosa Campground occupies a beautiful grove of towering ponderosa pines in Bear Canyon, positioned along one of Utah's most scenic drives. The historic trees were planted in 1914, and the Civilian Conservation Corps built the campground in 1933. Aspen and maple trees fill the understory, creating shaded, private sites and spectacular fall color displays. Salt Creek flows beside the campground, offering accessible rainbow trout fishing. The Bear Canyon Trail at nearby Bear Canyon Campground provides hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The Mount Nebo Wilderness, just 1.5 miles away, features pristine alpine terrain, wildlife, and summer wildflowers. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area lies 6 miles up the Nebo Loop, with a half-mile trail to red rock hoodoos. The campground has 23 paved sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and some grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. This is bear country; proper food storage is required. Gates close at 10pm and quiet hours run from 10pm to 6am.

Directions

From I-15, take Nephi exit 225. Travel about 6 miles east on Highway 132 through Nephi Canyon to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Turn left onto the byway and travel 3.5 miles to the Bear Canyon turnoff. Turn left and drive 0.5 miles to the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $26.14

Vehicle

Max RV Length 110ft
Max Trailer Length 110ft
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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