Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232226
When Bear Canyon reopens
Bear Canyon's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 90 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 66 open for online reservation · 13 reserved · 11 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
26.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 66 of 90 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online26.7%
Open site-nights66 / 90
Reserved (of online inventory)13 / 79
Weekday openings44
Weekend openings22
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 44 fall on weekdays and 22 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 45 of 51 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| B | 23 |
| C | 23 |
| A | 20 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
66 open site-nights across 3 sites at Bear Canyon, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 10 3-night, 5 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site A.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 3 sites take 25 ft.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 30 ft | None | 23 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +11 more |
| C | 25 ft | None | 23 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +11 more |
| A | 30 ft | None | 20 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +8 more |
About Bear Canyon
Overview
Bear Canyon Campground is situated on the boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,800 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.
Recreation
Salt Creek runs along the edge of campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. Bear Canyon Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the campground entrance.
Facilities
The campground contains three large group sites with picnic tables, serving tables, grills and campfire circles.
Site A can accommodate up to 60 people , Site B can accommodate up to 40 people , and Site C can accommodate up to 20 people .
Group A has Porta Potties , all other sites vault toilets are provided.
This is a pack-in-pack-out campground, come prepared.
No water is available at this campground, water can be obtained at Ponderosa Campground filling station.
Roads, parking spurs and walking paths within the site are paved.
Natural Features
Each campsite within Bear Canyon offers beautiful views of the surrounding Wasatch Range. Aspen and fir trees line the edges of the campground, which sits in a large grassy meadow. Few trees are located within the campsites, so shade is very limited.
Nearby Attractions
The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities.
The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop, just 6 miles from Bear Canyon. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.
3 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 60
Getting there
From I-15, take Nephi exit 225. Travel about 5 miles east on Highway 132 to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Turn left onto the byway and travel 3.5 miles to the Bear Canyon turnoff. Turn left. Bear Canyon Campground is located at the end of the road, just past Ponderosa Campground.
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Nephi, UT 84648SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
BikingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232226 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232226 · Bear Canyon · Nephi UT7 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bear Canyon?
Reservations for Bear Canyon are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 66 of 90 tracked site-nights are open (73.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Bear Canyon?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bear Canyon?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site A. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Bear Canyon fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Bear Canyon?
October 2026, with 45 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 51.
When is the next open date at Bear Canyon?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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