Bear Canyon
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $91.78 per night
Price range: $91.78–$143 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bear Canyon Campground is situated on the boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,800 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains three large group sites with picnic tables, serving tables, grills and campfire circles. Site A can accommodate up to 60 people , Site B can accommodate up to 40 people , and Site C can accommodate up to 20
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bear-canyon to be notified when sites open up.
Bear Canyon offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout in Salt Creek and direct access to the Bear Canyon Trail for hiking and biking, all situated at 6,800 feet on the scenic Nebo Loop Byway near Mount Nebo Wilderness.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear observed in the area (iNaturalist research-grade). Store food properly and be bear-aware while hiking trails.
Insider tips for Bear Canyon: Book early — this is a federal campground and sites fill quickly despite having only 3 total sites Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available at most sites Salt Creek runs along the campground edge for convenient rainbow trout fishing access
Skip Bear Canyon if: You need RV hookups — none are available. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed. You have a large group and only one site available — only 3 sites total exist.
Best time to visit Bear Canyon: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only, as stated in verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Ponderosa Uinta (Pleasant Grove, UT), Tinney Flat (Pleasant Grove, UT), Blackhawk (Pleasant Grove, UT), Payson Lakes Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bear Canyon
Cell signal at Bear Canyon (Pleasant Grove, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bear Canyon Campground is situated on the boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,800 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains three large group sites with picnic tables, serving tables, grills and campfire circles. Site A can accommodate up to 60 people , Site B can accommodate up to 40 people , and Site C can accommodate up to 20 people .
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground and sites fill quickly despite having only 3 total sites
Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available at most sites
Salt Creek runs along the campground edge for convenient rainbow trout fishing access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only, as stated in verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-15, take Nephi exit 225. Travel about 5 miles east on Highway 132 to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Turn left onto the byway and travel 3.5 miles to the Bear Canyon turnoff. Turn left. Bear Canyon Campground is located at the end of the road, just past Ponderosa Campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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