Openings · last 7 days
20
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 20 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232231
When Ponderosa Uinta reopens
Ponderosa Uinta's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
33
Openings · last 90 days
33
Only 33 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 23 monitored sites
Of the 660 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 193 open for online reservation · 174 reserved · 293 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
70.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 193 of 660 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online70.8%
Open site-nights193 / 660
Reserved (of online inventory)174 / 367
Weekday openings126
Weekend openings67
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 126 fall on weekdays and 67 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 118 of 286 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 22 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 |
|---|---|
| 023 | 14 |
| 004 | 12 |
| 006 | 12 |
| 019 | 11 |
| 022 | 11 |
The 5 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 · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
193 open site-nights across 22 sites at Ponderosa Uinta, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 39 2-night, 22 3-night, 11 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 023.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 110 ft. 16 sites take 25 ft, 15 sites take 35 ft, 14 sites take 40 ft. 6 sites of 22 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 22 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 023 | 43 ft | None | 14 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +2 more |
| 004 | 35 ft | None | 12 | 9 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 |
| 006 | 50 ft | None | 12 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 5 |
| 019 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 022 | 63 ft | None | 11 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 016 | 110 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 8 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 009 | 80 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 013 | 48 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 021 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 018 | 55 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 020 | 55 ft | None | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 5 |
| 002 | 45 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 003 | 55 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 015 | 50 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 012 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 014 | 65 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 011 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 30 |
About Ponderosa Uinta
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
The campground is named for the towering grove of Ponderosa pines in which it lies. The beautiful trees were planted in 1914 and the campground was built in 1933.
Aspen and maple trees dot the landscape beneath the pines, providing plentiful shade and privacy between sites. Autumn leaves put on quite a show.
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 the campground. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.
23 monitored sitesRVs up to 110 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From I-15, take Nephi exit 225. Travel about 6 miles east on Highway 132/Nephi Canyon to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Turn left onto the byway and travel 3.5 miles to Bear Canyon turnoff. Turn left and drive 0.5 miles to the campground.
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Nephi, UT 84648SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPicnickingScenic Drive
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232231 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232231 · Ponderosa Uinta · Nephi UT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Ponderosa Uinta?
Reservations for Ponderosa Uinta are made through Recreation.gov. 70.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 193 of 660 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 33 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 Ponderosa Uinta?
Campsite Sniper detected 20 site-date openings at Ponderosa Uinta in the last 7 days, 33 over 30 days and 33 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Ponderosa Uinta?
22 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 023. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Ponderosa Uinta fit a 35-foot RV?
15 of the 22 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 110 ft. 16 of those 22 sites have a recorded maximum length and 6 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Ponderosa Uinta?
September 2026, with 118 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 286.
When is the next open date at Ponderosa Uinta?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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