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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100. 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.