Ponderosa Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Strawberry Bay Comfort Station · 40.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.7685, -111.7140
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Ponderosa Campground is nestled in scenic Bear Canyon just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Nephi, Utah, is just 10 miles away. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Ponderosa Campground free?
No. Ponderosa Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Ponderosa Campground?
From Salt Lake City, Utah travel southbound on I-15 in Nephi, Utah. Take exit 225 for UT-132 (100 North) in Nephi, Utah. Turn left onto UT-132 (100 North). Turn left on Forest Road 015 (Nebo Loop Road). Travel approximately 14 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 048 to access the campground. The campground will be on the left side of the road. From Scipio, Utah travel northbound on I-15. Take exit 225 for UT-132 (100 North). Turn right onto UT-132.Turn left on Forest Road 015 (Nebo Loop Road). Travel approximately 14 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 048 to access the campground. The campground will be on the left side of the road.
What are the rules at Ponderosa Campground?
The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Salt Creek runs alongside the campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. Bear Canyon Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at nearby Bear Canyon Campground.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
