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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.
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
John T
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: POND
My wife ended up in the hospital prior to leaving so we didn't camp at all.
Jay W
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: POND
WHEN i ARRIVED AT PONDEROSA I WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN THAT THERE WERE NO FACILITIES OTHER THAN A TOILET. NO WASH FACILITIES OF ANY KIND. THIS SHOULD BE STATED CLEARLY ON THE RESERVATIONS PAGE. I CANCELLED BOTH MY RESERVATIONS THERE (LOSING ALL BUT $3.50 OF MY CHARGES) AND WENT TO ANOTHER NEARBY CAMPGROUND THAT CHARGED THE SAME AND INCLUDED ALL NECESSARY FACILITIES. I STAY OFTEN AT RECREATION.GOV CAMPGROUNDS AND THIS IS THE FIRST ONE IVE EVER COME ACROSS THAT HAD NOTHING BUT A CAMPSITE! EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!!!!!
Jeff B
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: POND
Campground was very nice. When we visited it had just opened 3 days prior to us arriving. Unfortunately everything that we came to see or do was pretty much closed or extremely muddy wet due to the flooding. The campground host was awesome she was friendly and helpful. We stayed on site 9 we fit our 45 ft Fifth-Wheel in with little trouble but the road getting to the site is a little tight and the loop at the end, well let's just say I didn't take it wide enough and had to do some backing up and pulling forward a few times to get around it. The creek running next to campground was awesome to fall asleep to, it was running pretty hard and high. We will stop by again when we are in the area.
Jeff B
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: POND
Campground was very nice. When we visited it had just opened 3 days prior to us arriving. Unfortunately everything that we came to see or do was pretty much closed or extremely muddy wet due to the flooding. The campground host was awesome she was friendly and helpful. We stayed on site 9 we fit our 45 ft Fifth-Wheel in with little trouble but the road getting to the site is a little tight and the loop at the end, well let's just say I didn't take it wide enough and had to do some backing up and pulling forward a few times to get around it. The creek running next to campground was awesome to fall asleep to, it was running pretty hard and high. We will stop by again when we are in the area.
Scott H
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: POND
We reserved site no. 18 for 4 nights. The campground was clean and the host was very friendly and helpful. Salt Creek through the campground was high and muddy but no issues with that. Wished we could have gone over the Nebo Loop but the road was washed out near the top and had been gated off just above the campground turnoff. We enjoyed our stay and will go back later in the year. Hopefully the Loop will be accessible by then!
Scott H
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: POND
We reserved site no. 18 for 4 nights. The campground was clean and the host was very friendly and helpful. Salt Creek through the campground was high and muddy but no issues with that. Wished we could have gone over the Nebo Loop but the road was washed out near the top and had been gated off just above the campground turnoff. We enjoyed our stay and will go back later in the year. Hopefully the Loop will be accessible by then!
Michael B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: POND
Site is a little tight for a tent. The upper space is level but too close to the fire pit. Moving to a safer distance from the fire pit puts the tent on a bit of a slope. Great clean toilet rooms.
Michael B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: POND
Site is a little tight for a tent. The upper space is level but too close to the fire pit. Moving to a safer distance from the fire pit puts the tent on a bit of a slope. Great clean toilet rooms.
Rulon S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: POND
We have stayed here many times and love the quiet location. The hosts were friendly and helpful.
Rulon S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: POND
We have stayed here many times and love the quiet location. The hosts were friendly and helpful.
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.
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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