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Pet Friendly
About Ponderosa Group Campground
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Pet friendly
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001, Loop: LOPO
Site Details
Reviews (3)
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Group Campground is favored for its privacy and proximity to fishing and trails, along with a convenient store for forgotten items. However, the access road has become somewhat rough over the years. Overall, it remains a great choice for a secluded camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Group Campground is favored for its privacy and proximity to fishing and trails, along with a convenient store for forgotten items. However, the access road has become somewhat rough over the years. Overall, it remains a great choice for a secluded camping experience.
Review Summary
Carey C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LOPO
We always choose this campground for its privacy. It is close to fishing, side by side trails, and the store in you forget anything. The road going in the site has became a little rough thru the years.
connie m
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LOPO
we had to call someone to open gate.they were not aware of our reservation. it is a perfect family camp site. i would recommend t to any large family.
Melinda H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LOPO
We love this campground and will be back. There are a couple things that need updating for the price that is paid for the site. The vaulted toilet was to be service every day and it was not. The newer metal picnic tables are falling apart and need to be repaired. It doesnt seem like a lot but these are really the only 2 things provided for the campsite so 100% not taken care of . I hope for our next adventure these are taken care of.
Location Ponderosa Group Campground
Address:
Sceinic Byway Highway
Kamas, UT, 84036
United States
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40 toward Park City/Heber City/Vernal. Take Exit 4 onto Highway 248 toward Kamas. Take left onto UT 32 then right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Go 5.7 miles to campground.
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From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for approximately 13 miles and take left onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there will be a 4-way stop in Francis.) Take right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) in Kamas. Go 5.7 miles to campground.
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From Provo, Utah, take Highway 189 thru Provo Canyon to Heber City. At the junction with Highway 40 in Heber, turn left and stay on Highway 189 thru town. At the north end of Heber, turn right onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there will be a 4-way stop in Francis.) Take right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) in Kamas. Go 5.7 miles to campground.
Watch for the sign and dirt road to the campground on your left.
Ponderosa Group Campground is accessible via I-80 approximately 30 miles to the west at Exit 146 for Highway 40. It can also be reached by Highway 40, UT Highway 32, and Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) from the surrounding areas.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.5836 / -111.1
Elevation: 2475 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- 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
- No water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
- Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dogs by a 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
- Gates open at 7am, close at 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. 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. 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.
- There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
- This is the Ponderosa Group Campground on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway above Kamas, Utah, not the Ponderosa in Spanish Fork Canyon.
- Trailers/Campers and RVs -Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited -Dirt access road is short but steep, rough and not advisable for larger RVs or trailers
- Advance Reservations Reservations are required and must be made at least 5 days in advance No walk-ins/first come first serve available for these sites
- Cancellations within 14 days of arrival date will forfeit the first night use fee and a $10 cancellation fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund. If a guest does not arrive at the campsite by check-out time the day after scheduled arrival, and does not cancel the reservation, a $20 service fee will be charged and a forfeit of the first-night use fee.
- For more information on visiting Bear Country visit wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
- Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest For more information, please call Kamas Ranger District at 435-783-4338 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information click here
- Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
