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.
Recreation.govUT
Ponderosa Uinta
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Upcoming Availability
6 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
None
available
Mon, Jul 27
None
available
Tue, Jul 28
None
available
Wed, Jul 29
None
available
Thu, Jul 30
15
sites
Fri, Jul 31
None
available
Sat, Aug 1
None
available
Sun, Aug 2
19
sites
Mon, Aug 3
15
sites
Tue, Aug 4
11
sites
Wed, Aug 5
11
sites
Thu, Aug 6
4
sites
Fri, Aug 7
None
available
Sat, Aug 8
None
available
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Ponderosa Campground is nestled in scenic Bear Canyon just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,200 feet. The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground is named for the towering grove of Ponderosa pines in which it lies.
reservation Window
4 Months
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
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 hoodoos.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 012
POND
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 023
POND
43 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 011
POND
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 019
POND
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 004
POND
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 023
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 013
POND
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 015
POND
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 003
POND
55 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 006
POND
50 ft
vehicle
16
people
—
shade
Site 014
POND
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 001
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 017
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 007
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 018
POND
55 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 005
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 008
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 002
POND
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 021
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 016
POND
110 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 020
POND
55 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 022
POND
63 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 010
MANAGEMENT SITES
—
vehicle
—
people
—
shade
Site 009
POND
80 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Important notices
This Campground is in Bear Country Store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
This is Ponderosa Uinta near Spanish Fork, not on the Mirror Lake Highway or in Dixie National Forest near St. George.
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 site Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
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Common questions
Is Ponderosa Uinta available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 6 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 Ponderosa Uinta?
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 far in advance can I book?
Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 4 Months for this campground.
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.