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Recreation Region: Spanish Fork Ranger District

Ponderosa Campground

This Ponderosa is near Spanish Fork. It is not on the Mirror Lake Highway or in the Dixie National Forest near St. George. Is this the campground you're requesting? Located ten miles from Nephi, this timbered-setting campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest area, near Salt Creek. There is good privacy between units. Campground is within 1.5 miles of the Mt. Nebo Wilderness and close fishing streams, access to hiking trails, national scenic byway (Nebo Loop) and six miles from Devil's Kitchen Geological Area. Firewood, grills, picnic tables are all part of the improved amenities.

General Information

This campground is open seasonally and operated by a Concessionaire. Restrooms are available during the open season. This campground typically has water available. For the most current conditions about this campground and amenities available please refer to recreation.gov. 

Current fees and information available at Recreation.gov.

Photo of the Spanish Fork office

Address: 44 West 400 North Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 798-3571
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.768536

Longitude: -111.713992

Directions

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Biking - Mountain Info

Bicycles are not permitted in the Mt. Nebo Wilderness. 

Viewing Plants Info

Summer wildflowers and fall leaves are abundant along the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. 

Last updated March 31st, 2025