U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Nephi, UT

Ponderosa Uinta

Ponderosa Campground is nestled in scenic Bear Canyon just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Nephi, Utah, is just 10 miles away. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.

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Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups23
Host/management15
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 110 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

23 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-inNo / –8 / 1Yes
002Back-in45Paved8 / 1Yes
003Back-in55Paved8 / 1Yes
004Back-in35Paved8 / 1Yes
005Back-inNo / –8 / 1Yes
006Back-in50Paved16 / 2Yes
007Back-inNo / –8 / 1Yes
008Back-inYes / –8 / 1Yes
009Back-in80Paved8 / 1Yes
010Back-inNo / –8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Ponderosa Uinta
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length110 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 23 single sites - $29.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 double site - $57.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. Day Use in a campground site - $15.00. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00

The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Ponderosa Uinta20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.30 inches of precipitation, 10.9 inches of snowFebruary: 1.24 inches of precipitation, 8.1 inches of snowMarch: 1.38 inches of precipitation, 4.5 inches of snowApril: 1.64 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowMay: 1.52 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.55 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.95 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.33 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowNovember: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 6.0 inches of snowDecember: 1.24 inches of precipitation, 12.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.4°F averageFebruary: 33.2°F averageMarch: 41.9°F averageApril: 47.6°F averageMay: 57.0°F averageJune: 67.2°F averageJuly: 75.4°F averageAugust: 73.4°F averageSeptember: 64.1°F averageOctober: 50.9°F averageNovember: 38.7°F averageDecember: 28.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Nephi, 7 miles from the campground at 5,146 feet, station USC00426135 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 45 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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

Nearest townNephi, Utah
Coordinates39.7661° N, 111.7122° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  • Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
  • Late Cancellations
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  • Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
  • No-Shows
  • Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival
  • If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
  • Refunds
  • Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  • Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  • Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  • Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
  • Recreation.gov Billing Information

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    28 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Spring Dell Rx

    39 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Corner Canyon Rx

    50 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗8.1 mi
RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗20.8 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗29.4 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Video of Ponderosa Uinta, UT from Mariah G.

Worth a stop

The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop, just 6 miles from the campground. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.

  • 0.2 mi
    Mahogany Hill
    4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Nebo Bench ↗
    11.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Bear Canyon ↗
    5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.8 mi
    Right Fork Salt Creek
    4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.4 mi
    Nephi Nebo Peak
    4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.9 mi
    Devils Kitchen
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Mount Nebo Wilderness begins about 1.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is named for the towering grove of Ponderosa pines in which it lies. The beautiful trees were planted in 1914 and the campground was built in 1933. Aspen and maple trees dot the landscape beneath the pines, providing plentiful shade and privacy between sites. Autumn leaves put on quite a show.

Recreation

Salt Creek runs alongside the campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. Bear Canyon Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at nearby Bear Canyon Campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Ponderosa Uinta?

Sites at Ponderosa Uinta are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Ponderosa Uinta?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 23 single sites - $29.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 double site - $57.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Uinta?

Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Ponderosa Uinta?

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Ponderosa Uinta open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Ponderosa Uinta have?

38 sites, including 23 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Ponderosa Uinta?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Ponderosa Uinta have hookups?

Yes, water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Ponderosa Uinta?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ponderosa Uinta. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Ponderosa Uinta?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Ponderosa Uinta?

Salt Creek runs alongside the campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Ponderosa Uinta?

Nephi, Utah. The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities.

Source: Getting there