Ponderosa
Ponderosa is a national forest campground in Utah.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 39.76854, -111.71400
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232231
About Ponderosa
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
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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
- 122 designated routes (120 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Uinta | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | Water |
| Cottonwood | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Bear Canyon | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Bear Canyon Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.