Bear Canyon Campground

This Campground is in Bear Country

Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

-Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000 , removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment

Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear ; your actions can save lives

This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility ; bring trash bags

No water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water

Dogs or Domestic Pets

Owners must

-Control dog by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times

-Clean up dog feces immediately

-Limit two dogs per campsite

Do not allow dogs to

-Threaten or attack people/animals

-Interfere with people, vehicles, or property

-Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife

Campground Etiquette and Rules

Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm

Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm

Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

Leave No Trace

-Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

-Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

- Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

-Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine

Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited

Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed

No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level

No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet

Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

Advance Reservations:

Reservations are required and must be made at least 5 days in advance

Walk-ins/first come first serve not available for these sites

Check-in at Ponderosa Uinta Campground

Extra Vehicle - $10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site at Ponderosa Uinta Campground by cash/check)

Firewood - $9 (available at Ponderosa Uinta Campground)

If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions

Cancellations within14 days of the arrival date will forfeit the first night use fee and a $10 cancellation fee

No-shows , early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

Failure to arrive at the campsite 12pm the day after scheduled arrival, and does not cancel the reservation, a $20 service fee will be assessed and will forfeit the first-night use fee

For more information on visiting Bear Country visit

wildawareutah.org

wildlife.utah.gov

For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

-For more information, please call Spanish Fork Ranger District at 801-798-3571 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

-Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information click here

Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party