Openings · last 7 days
0
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
0
Openings · last 90 days
26
Only 26 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 · Apr 10 – May 3, 2027 · of 23 monitored sites
Of the 528 tracked site-nights (Apr 10 – May 3, 2027): 308 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 220 not yet released.
No online availability in the tracked window
None of the 528 site-nights Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start Apr 10, 2027, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.
Load status
Apr 10 – May 3, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 528
Of the 528 tracked site-nights (Apr 10 – May 3, 2027): 308 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 220 not yet released.
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 22 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 10, 2027. That is about 159 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 10, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 10, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
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
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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?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 528 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Ponderosa Uinta. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 26 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 26 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.
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.
When is the next open date at Ponderosa Uinta?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Ponderosa Uinta begins Apr 10, 2027 — about 159 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 10, 2027.
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