Bear Canyon Campground: Scenic Views and Rustic Camping in Nephi, UT

54 reviews

Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Salt Crk Cyn, Nephi, UT 84648, USA
+1 385-273-1100
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Bear Canyon Campground Introduce

Bear Canyon Campground, located in the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest within Salt Creek Canyon near Nephi, UT, offers a rustic camping experience with stunning natural scenery. As a part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, it provides a getaway for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature.

Environment:

The campground is situated in a beautiful location with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and forests. It offers a cooler escape from the heat, surrounded by trees and mountains. The location is within bear country, and wildlife such as deer and cows are common in the area. The terrain is described as fairly rocky, and shade is limited compared to nearby campgrounds. Salt Creek runs nearby, offering fishing opportunities.

Services and Features:

Scenic Views: The campground offers beautiful views of the surrounding natural landscape.
Fishing: Salt Creek provides fishing opportunities.
Fire Rings and Tables: Large tables and fire rings are available at campsites.
Bathrooms: Bathrooms are provided and are considered to be in good condition.
Limited Shade: Shade is limited, and campers may need to bring their own shade structures.
No Potable Water: There is no potable water on site. Campers must travel approximately a mile to another campground for water.
Maximum Stay: The maximum stay is 6 days.
Wildlife: Be aware of wildlife, including deer, cows, and bears.

Features:

Bear Canyon Campground is ideal for campers seeking a scenic and rustic outdoor experience. The campground's location in the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest provides opportunities for fishing and enjoying the natural beauty of the area. However, campers should be prepared for limited shade and the need to travel for potable water.

Promotional Information:

Escape to the beautiful scenery of Bear Canyon Campground in Nephi, UT. Enjoy the stunning views and fishing in Salt Creek. While the campground offers a rustic experience with fire rings and tables, please note that shade is limited, and there is no potable water on site. Plan accordingly and bring your own shade structures and water. Be mindful of the local wildlife, including deer, cows, and bears, and enjoy your 6-day maximum stay in this beautiful natural setting.

Phone: (385) 273-1100 or +1 385-273-1100

Address: Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Salt Crk Cyn, Nephi, UT 84648

Location

Utah Juab County Nephi Salt Creek Canyon

Customer Reviews

4.0

54 reviews

Hollie Walker

Aug 09, 2023

Beautiful place with incredible views. It was nice to get away from the heat and be surrounded by trees and mountains. This seems like a nice place to camp as well. It is a 6 day maximum. The Salt Creek has fishing too. Beautiful…. Watch the road for deer, cows, and it is bear country.

Kevin Field

Aug 05, 2016

Beautiful scenery but little shade compared to the other two campgrounds near Bear Canyon. If we hadn't brought several shade structures it would have been miserable. Camping area was fairly rocky. Nice big long tables and fire rings nearby. The bathrooms were good. The biggest downside was that there was no potable water. You had to drive a mile or so down the road to the next campground to get water.

Levi Bailey

Apr 28, 2021

This is one of my favorite campground/trailheads near me. Does anyone know if it is open for 2021 yet? The website says the season open April 14th but further down the page says the campground is currently closed as of 4/28. Any info would be appreciated.

Kadan Westra

Aug 31, 2022

10 of us camped at group site C for two nights in late August. There was really only room for 6 or so vehicles parked comfortably. Not sure how you'd fit 50 people here. Plenty of table space for our small group though. The riverbed was dry, and the water spigots have all been removed, so bring your own water. Tent spots were mostly very rocky, which made it really hard to pound stakes in. We managed to fit several hammocks also. The fire pit was full of rocks, which I had to pull out and stack around the edge so we could cook with coals properly. This campground advertises vault and flush toilets on recreation.gov, but the flush toilets were deadbolted and out of order. Looks like they've been that way for a while. This needs to be updated on the website and I personally think the price should be dropped a bit. The one set of vault toilets is shared by all 3 group sites. Luckily the other two sites were empty the weekend we went. Vault toilets did have TP. It is a very pretty spot and we enjoyed our stay.

Warren Krill

Aug 13, 2023

Looking for a local campsite for some fathers and sons. This is basic but should work out.