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Ponderosa Grove Campground is a quiet, primitive campground named for the canopy of ponderosa pine trees that shade its thirty-four campsites. The Ponderosa Grove Campground is situated approximately eight miles to the northwest of Kanab, Utah, (map 1) 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. 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. The campground provides a convenient camping location for visitors to nearby recreation destinations including BLM lands west of Highway 89, the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and non-motorized access to the Moquith Mountain Wilderness Study Area. Additionally, a range of excellent OHV-riding opportunities are only a short drive away.
From Kanab, UT: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 89A in Kanab, follow Highway 89 north for 8.1 miles to Hancock Road. Turn left onto Hancock Road, and travel another 7.4 miles to Ponderosa Grove Campground. The campground will be on the right.
From Mount Carmel Junction, UT: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 89 and State Road 9, travel 3.5 miles south to Yellowjacket Road/County Road 43. Follow Yellowjacket Road for 8.6 miles before turning left onto Hancock Road. Take Hancock Road for 2 miles, and then arrive at the campground, which will be on the left.
$5 per night per campsite
Stayed 3 nights. Excellent sites w level tent pads, firepit w grill, nice picnic table; our site even had a resident woodpecker living in the Ponderosa next to the tent pad; campground has multiple restrooms so all sites have nearby access to one. No water, though. Definitely worth $5/night anyways. Elevation is about 6100'.
Beautiful views and not crowded, even in high season. No hookups, so prepare to be self sufficient! Pads and pull throughs were level and well maintained, easy to find, pay, etc. (must pay in cash!) in the heat of summer it finally cooled off to 70ish at around 4am, so a little hot for my preference, but we plan to come back in fall, when it will be perfect. Pit toilets were cleaned and maintained, but lots (thousands) of flies! No one’s fault, just reality and good to know if you’re not stalwart about that sort of thing. We did have a rattler wander into our camp one night- he slithered away eventually, but good to be mindful of if you have kids/pets. Quiet, shady, beautiful views. Have fun!
Very cute little campground. Lots of camping spots. Each spot has a big picnic table. You can choose a spot in a shade or in the sun. We came there for a picnic. It's nice and clean. There is a dumpster by the entrance. Just bring a trash bag with you. We made sure we didn't leave any garbage behind. There is a fire pit by each cping spot.The kids had lots to do. The campground is fenced in which is nice. The north part of the sand dunes is across the street. We are looking forward to coming for an overnight trip with the kids this summer.
Super nice campground. Affordable and very close to the sand dunes. Flat spots with RV sites separated from tent sites. Fire pits and picnic tables. Pit toilets. No water. Very quiet except for the random cars that go by on the nearby road.
Walking across the road gives access to sand dunes outside the park. Great place to watch the sunset from the ridge of sand looking toward the east.
