Ponderosa Uinta in UT -- Campground & RV Camping in Utah
Ponderosa Uinta in UT
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Ponderosa Campground sits at 6,200 feet along Salt Creek in Bear Canyon, 10 miles from Nephi, Utah, off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Established in 1933 within a grove of tall ponderosa pines planted in 1914, the grounds are shaded by aspens and maples. Paved roads and spurs lead to single-family sites equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and some grills. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Salt Creek runs beside the sites for trout fishing, and the nearby Bear Canyon Trail connects into the adjacent Mount Nebo Wilderness Area.
Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 10%.
Andrews Ridge stands 3,022 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northwest. Red Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off, a 38-site campground. The nearest town, Nephi, is 7.7 mi off.
September normals 45–76°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov