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NRSO |
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Ponderosa Group Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The byway is part of the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. |
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From Salt Lake City, Utah, take Highway 80 east for 30 miles to Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for a mile to the Kamas exit. Go southeast on U.S. Highway 189 for 12 miles, then turn east on Utah Highway 150 for 5.7 miles to campground. Watch for the sign and dirt road to the campground on your left. |
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Ponderosa contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It is equipped with large picnic tables and campfire circles. Smaller tables are scattered around the edges of the site. Vault toilets are provided but campers must bring their own water and garbage bags. Access is via a short but steep, rough dirt road. Campers will find plenty of room for tents and smaller RVs or trailers. |
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PONDEROSA GROUP CAMPGROUND |
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75272 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75272&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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This is the Ponderosa Group Campground on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway above Kamas, Utah, not the Ponderosa in Spanish Fork Canyon Dirt access road is short but steep, rough and not advisable for larger RVs or trailers No water is available; campers must bring their own supply No water, electric or sewer hookups at this facility The gate to the campground is kept locked until the 2 p.m. check-in time; a second gate at the top of the hill must remain locked at all times; please see a nearby campground host for assistance This is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility; please bring garbage bags Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest This facility is operated by American Land & Leisure. We appreciate hearing from you. Comment cards are available from campground hosts or online at americanll.com . Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway. |
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The campground is located on a forested hillside above Highway 150 and is quite secluded. Ponderosa pines tower over the site, offering nice shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. |
| recreationDescription |
Numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful region, including Yellow Pine, North Fork and Shingle Creek Trails, which all begin nearby. Off-road vehicle trails are in the vicinity. The Lower Provo River is below the site and across the highway, offering good trout fishing. |