Ponderosa Uinta
Ponderosa Uinta is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 39.76611, -111.71222
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, Scenic Drive
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 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 Uinta
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100. Nearby Attractions 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Jones High Country RV Camp · 8.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holiday Oil · 24 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 123 designated routes (120 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Bear Canyon | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Bear Canyon Campground | Private campground | 1.7 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.