Ponderosa Grove Campground

Overview

The Ponderosa Grove campground is situated approximately eight miles to the northwest of Kanab, Utah, at 6,300 feet in elevation and is named for the small canopy of ponderosa pine trees that shade its campsites. The climate in the area ranges from extremely cold in the winter to temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. 

Recreation

Ponderosa Grove campground was designed and constructed in the 1970’s. As the adjacent sand dunes became a popular off-highway-vehicle (OHV) destination, OHV enthusiasts became frequent users of the campground. The campground is located on approximately sixteen acres of public lands managed by the BLM

Facilities

Amenities at Ponderosa Grove campground include the addition of 26 car-camping sites (including gravel tent platform, parking barrier, fire ring and compacted gravel parking area), 6 RV sites, 2 walk-in campsites (including parking area and gravel tent platform), compacted gravel loop road, cattle guard, dumpster with enclosure, and a reservable group camping area for up to 40 people (including 2 car/RV sites, locking gate, group fire pit, shade pavilion w/ barbeque grill, double vault restroom and parking stalls for 13 vehicles). The Field Manager may approve larger group sizes for special events or other purposes on a case-by-case basis. Standard car-camping sites were designed to accommodate parking for 2 vehicles and 1-2 tents. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2021, following installation of the group site shade pavilion, barbeque grill and fire pit.

Natural Features

The campground sits amid rolling sagebrush and scrub hills which form the top of the Vermilion Cliffs and a short distance to the north of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Views of the surrounding landscape include the White Cliffs and colorful pink cliffs of the Bryce geologic formation. The area contains a variety of wildlife including mule deer, raptors, coyotes, rabbits, quail, etc. Tourism and recreation are a growing and important component of the local economy.

Nearby Attractions

Ponderosa Grove campground primarily serves recreators visiting the Grand Staircase—Escalante National Monument, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Zion National Park, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and the Kanab Field Office. Recreation activities that visitors utilize in the area include sightseeing, riding ATV/UTV’s, hiking, photography, horseback riding, hunting, and climbing/rappelling. The average length of stay at Ponderosa Grove campground is estimated at 2 – 3 nights

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Hours & Amenities

  • Ponderosa Grove Campground is open year-round.
  • Amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, tent pads and gravel access road and a trash dumpster.
  • Sites can accommodate tent campers and trailers up to 24 feet in length. Due to short turnarounds and the campground layout, vehicles over 24 feet are not permitted.
  • Water and hook-ups are not available.

Active Advisories & Alerts in Effect

Check out the advisories and alerts in effect to help plan and prepare for your next adventure. Help prevent wildfires! Learn more at Utah - Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov).

Fee Info. Rules/Regs

  • Individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; they cannot be reserved but may be paid for onsite via scan & pay (includes RV Loop and Walk-in sites). The Group site can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Individual campsites are $12 per site, per night.
  • Cash or check is accepted on site at the Fee Collection Tube.
  • Pets are allowed, but they must be leashed while in Ponderosa Grove Campground, and waste must be disposed of properly.
  • Please practice responsible outdoor ethics, more commonly referred to as 'Leave No Trace Principles', for more information on outdoor ethics, visit BLM.gov/outdoorethics. A trash dumpster is provided for campground visitors.
  • No dumping of grey water or black water from RV units.
  • No fires outside of designated campsite fire grates.
  • No digging of holes or pits.
  • No gathering firewood or damaging vegetation.

Phone

Email

Addresses

Kanab Field Office 669 S Highway 89A
Kanab
Utah
84741

Geographic Coordinates

37.08909376, -112.6721929

Fees

$12 per night per individual site 

$50 per night up to 40 people ( after reservation is made and paid you will recive an email with the Gate lock Combination.)

Cancellation Policy: All fees are non-refundable. If a permit is cancelled, it does not return to the pool