Ponderosa Group Campground
Ponderosa Group Campground is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.58361, -111.10028
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT 435-783-4338 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ponderosa Group Campground
Overview 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. Recreation Numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful region, including Yellow Pine, North Fork and Shingle Creek Trails, which all begin nearby. Off-road vehicle trails are in the vicinity. The Lower Provo River is below the site and across the highway, offering good trout fishing. Facilities Ponderosa contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It is equipped with large picnic tables and campfire circles. Smaller tables are scattered around the edges of the site. Vault toilets are provided but campers must bring their own water and garbage bags. Access is via a short but steep, rough dirt road. Campers will find plenty of room for tents and smaller RVs or trailers. Natural Features The campground is located on a forested hillside above Highway 150 and is quite secluded. Ponderosa pines tower over the site, offering nice shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Nearby Attractions Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, canoeing, hiking,
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Lily Lake Comfort Station · 26 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 42 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 297 designated routes (342 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsemen Camps Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Lower Provo River Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Lower Provo River | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Horseman Camp | National forest camping area | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Pine Valley North Group Site B | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Pine Valley North Group Site C | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.