Ponderosa Uinta Campground
Ponderosa Uinta Campground
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22 total sites

About Ponderosa Uinta

Ponderosa Campground is nestled in scenic Bear Canyon just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6.2 ft. Nephi, Utah, is just 10 mi away. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 80 ft long · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 110 ft long · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 022, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: POND RV
Pet Friendly · 43 ft long · Paved

Reviews (264)

What Guests Are Saying

Ponderosa Uinta is a beautiful and well-maintained campground, known for its clean facilities, friendly hosts, and scenic surroundings, especially the majestic ponderosa pines. Many campers appreciate the tranquil atmosphere, ample shade, and proximity to nature, making it a favorite spot for relaxation. However, some guests have experienced issues with water availability and reservation mix-ups, which can detract from the overall experience.

Review Summary

4.5
264 reviews
5
69.3%
183
4
16.7%
44
3
9.5%
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2
2.3%
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2.3%
6

Joey J

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: POND

5

Our favorite campground nestled under a grove of ponderosa trees, perfect for hammocks! Everything is so clean, including the pit toilets. The hosts are very friendly and so helpful. We camp here a few times each summer. My favorite part is that there is no internet or cell service, requiring you to unplug for your entire stay.

Joey J

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: POND

5

Our favorite campground nestled under a grove of ponderosa trees, perfect for hammocks! Everything is so clean, including the pit toilets. The hosts are very friendly and so helpful. We camp here a few times each summer. My favorite part is that there is no internet or cell service, requiring you to unplug for your entire stay.

Danny M

Verified

July 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: POND

1

We had a site reserved for 2 days. We asked the camp hostess if we could get the campsite for another day. She looked on her paperwork and told us that we could, the site was open. She said, "This site is now reserved for you". The next day a family came, trailer in tow, with confirmation on the website that the site was reserved for them. Being a good citizen we loaded our stuff to leave. It was then that we noticed that the reservation sign had their name written on it. The hostess wrote their name on the sign but did not tell us that the camp was no longer ours. The father of the family yelled at me, called me a liar, and wanted to beat me up.
Two years prior we reserved this same camp but waited for 3 hours for someone to move their trailer. The host did not update the reservation signs, so another family set up and payed for it.
I feel like I was set up by the hostess for a near violent confrontation. I am upset that this other family thinks that we were trying to 'steal' their camp site. I'm really upset that this family came to have a good holiday, and it made their father so angry that it may have ruined their campout.
This encounter was very unpleasant for both of our families.
I do not feel confident in trusting this camping process.

Danny M

Verified

July 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: POND

1

We had a site reserved for 2 days. We asked the camp hostess if we could get the campsite for another day. She looked on her paperwork and told us that we could, the site was open. She said, "This site is now reserved for you". The next day a family came, trailer in tow, with confirmation on the website that the site was reserved for them. Being a good citizen we loaded our stuff to leave. It was then that we noticed that the reservation sign had their name written on it. The hostess wrote their name on the sign but did not tell us that the camp was no longer ours. The father of the family yelled at me, called me a liar, and wanted to beat me up.
Two years prior we reserved this same camp but waited for 3 hours for someone to move their trailer. The host did not update the reservation signs, so another family set up and payed for it.
I feel like I was set up by the hostess for a near violent confrontation. I am upset that this other family thinks that we were trying to 'steal' their camp site. I'm really upset that this family came to have a good holiday, and it made their father so angry that it may have ruined their campout.
This encounter was very unpleasant for both of our families.
I do not feel confident in trusting this camping process.

Rachell L

Verified

July 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: POND

3

The campground itself is nice it's quiet was peaceful you could go for a walk and join nature play in the creek and just relax. As far as the camp host they were lazy the bathrooms were dirty the campground was dirty I don't have nice things to say about the campground host I think they're lazy they were never there.

Rachell L

Verified

July 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: POND

3

The campground itself is nice it's quiet was peaceful you could go for a walk and join nature play in the creek and just relax. As far as the camp host they were lazy the bathrooms were dirty the campground was dirty I don't have nice things to say about the campground host I think they're lazy they were never there.

Rachell L

Verified

July 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: POND

3

Nice place to take a walk. The creek is fun to play in. The area is quite.

Rachell L

Verified

July 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: POND

3

Nice place to take a walk. The creek is fun to play in. The area is quite.

ANGEL A

Verified

July 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: POND

4

This is one of our favorites!! Love this place every time, only downfall this year was the infestation of box elder bugs. We have been here multiple times and never had an issue but this year was awful. No cell service but who needs it when you’re leaving to be away. Will go again for sure!!!

ANGEL A

Verified

July 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: POND

4

This is one of our favorites!! Love this place every time, only downfall this year was the infestation of box elder bugs. We have been here multiple times and never had an issue but this year was awful. No cell service but who needs it when you’re leaving to be away. Will go again for sure!!!

Location & Directions for Ponderosa Uinta

Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Nephi, UT 84648 United States

Elevation: 1,923 ft

Getting There

From I-15, take Nephi exit 225. Travel about 6 mi east on Highway 132/Nephi Canyon to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Turn left onto the byway and travel 3.5 mi to Bear Canyon turnoff. Turn left and drive 0.5 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Nephi, UT - 9.5 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-15, with the Nephi exit 225 providing access to Highway 132, which leads to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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