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Bear Canyon

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

9 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

available

Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

available

Wed, Jul 29

None

available

Thu, Jul 30

2

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

2

sites

Sun, Aug 2

1

site

Mon, Aug 3

3

sites

Tue, Aug 4

3

sites

Wed, Aug 5

3

sites

Thu, Aug 6

3

sites

Fri, Aug 7

3

sites

Sat, Aug 8

3

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Bear Canyon Campground is situated on the boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,800 feet. The campground contains three large group sites with picnic tables, serving tables, grills and campfire circles. Each campsite within Bear Canyon offers beautiful views of the surrounding Wasatch Range.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground contains three large group sites with picnic tables, serving tables, grills and campfire circles. Site A can accommodate up to 60 people, Site B can accommodate up to 40 people, and Site C can accommodate up to 20 people. Group A has Porta Potties, all other sites vault toilets are provided. This is a pack-in-pack-out campground, come prepared. No water is available at this campground, water can be obtained at Ponderosa Campground filling station. Roads, parking spurs and walking paths within the site are paved.

Natural Features

Each campsite within Bear Canyon offers beautiful views of the surrounding Wasatch Range. Aspen and fir trees line the edges of the campground, which sits in a large grassy meadow. Few trees are located within the campsites, so shade is very limited.

Recreation

Salt Creek runs along the edge of campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. Bear Canyon Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the campground entrance.

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 Bear Canyon. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

3 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site A

BEAR CANYON

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

60

people

shade

Site B

BEAR CANYON

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

40

people

shade

Site C

BEAR CANYON

GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

20

people

shade

Important notices

This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags No water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water
Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dog by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per campsite Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Max occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground Leave No Trace -Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving -Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Bear Canyon available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Bear Canyon?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.