Ponderosa Group Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $128 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ponderosa Group Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The byway is part of the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.Ponderosa contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It is equipped with large picnic tables and campfire circles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Ponderosa Group Campground is located at 7,400 feet on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains, offering abundant hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails nearby. Real campers praise its beautiful setting, remote feel without being far from town, and excellent group gathering space.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Black Bear, Mule Deer, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Ponderosa Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Group site features a central gathering place and trail access up the mountain. Located just off Highway 40, making it accessible without highway noise or views.
Skip Ponderosa Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — only 1 site available and no hookups at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer traveling during peak fire season without checking restrictions..
Best time to visit Ponderosa Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Lower Provo Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach (Pleasant Grove, UT), Shingle Creek Atv Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Soapstone (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ponderosa Group Campground
Cell signal at Ponderosa Group Campground (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.
Ponderosa Group Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The byway is part of the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.Ponderosa contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It is equipped with large picnic tables and campfire circles.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Group site features a central gathering place and trail access up the mountain.
Located just off Highway 40, making it accessible without highway noise or views.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40 toward Park City/Heber City/Vernal. Take Exit 4 onto Highway 248 toward Kamas. Take left onto UT 32 then right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Go 5.7 miles to campground. or From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for approximately 13 miles and take left onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there wi
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- 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.
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