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%
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3
9.5%
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Gary J

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: POND

5

Beautiful campground. The ponderosa trees offer great shade and uniqueness !
Clean restrooms and facilities

Gary J

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: POND

5

Beautiful campground. The ponderosa trees offer great shade and uniqueness !
Clean restrooms and facilities

Heather B

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: POND

5

Superb

Heather B

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: POND

5

Superb

Alyson B

Verified

July 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: POND

5

Absolutely beautiful! The 100+ year old ponderosa pines were a real treat. The camp is beautifully kept and well stocked. The cement pads surrounding the picnic tables and fire rings are a nice luxury. Salt creek running through camp made for a lovely soundscape.

Site 19 is small small small. Barely enough room for one 6 man tent. It’s set up on a hill so there is no room to expand. One side of camp slopes down the road, the other side is fenced and has a steep slope down to the creek. Access to hop the fence and go down the creek is right next to camp. It’s nice to only have campers on one side of you. There is no site on the other side which gave a bit more privacy and solitude.

All around lovely camp that me and my kids can’t wait to come back to.

Alyson B

Verified

July 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: POND

5

Absolutely beautiful! The 100+ year old ponderosa pines were a real treat. The camp is beautifully kept and well stocked. The cement pads surrounding the picnic tables and fire rings are a nice luxury. Salt creek running through camp made for a lovely soundscape.

Site 19 is small small small. Barely enough room for one 6 man tent. It’s set up on a hill so there is no room to expand. One side of camp slopes down the road, the other side is fenced and has a steep slope down to the creek. Access to hop the fence and go down the creek is right next to camp. It’s nice to only have campers on one side of you. There is no site on the other side which gave a bit more privacy and solitude.

All around lovely camp that me and my kids can’t wait to come back to.

Jessica B

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: POND

5

Beautiful site

Jessica B

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: POND

5

Beautiful site

marie b

Verified

July 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: POND

2

We have camped at Ponderosa many times and have loved it! But this time they did not have any water and we were not notified ahead of time, we would have liked to have been notified.
We had to go back to town to fill up our tank at a gas station.

marie b

Verified

July 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: POND

2

We have camped at Ponderosa many times and have loved it! But this time they did not have any water and we were not notified ahead of time, we would have liked to have been notified.
We had to go back to town to fill up our tank at a gas station.

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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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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