Ponderosa Uinta
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $26.14 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (117 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ponderosa-uinta to be notified when sites open up.
Scenic campground in Bear Canyon at 6,200 feet elevation with excellent fishing in Salt Creek and nearby hiking/biking on Bear Canyon Trail. Google reviewers praise the clean facilities, spacious sites, and peaceful setting just 15 minutes from Highway I-15.
Wildlife alert: Least Chipmunk, Mountain Chickadee, American Robin, Northern Flicker, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and Pituophis catenifer deserticola (gopher snake) documented in area. Bobcat sighting reported by camper.
Insider tips for Ponderosa Uinta: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 23 sites Last weeks of season offer first-come, first-serve availability with minimal crowds Pay by cash envelope system available; bring exact change
Skip Ponderosa Uinta if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October operating season. You prefer developed amenities — vault toilets and no hookups.
Best time to visit Ponderosa Uinta: September-October — Campground operates May through October; fall offers fewer crowds and foliage color based on camper report of bright yellow trees.
Nearby campgrounds: Bear Canyon (Pleasant Grove, UT), Tinney Flat (Pleasant Grove, UT), Blackhawk (Pleasant Grove, UT), Payson Lakes Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ponderosa Uinta
Cell signal at Ponderosa Uinta (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 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 23 sites
Last weeks of season offer first-come, first-serve availability with minimal crowds
Pay by cash envelope system available; bring exact change
Campground operates May through October; fall offers fewer crowds and foliage color based on camper report of bright yellow trees
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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