Campsite AtlasBear Canyon
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. 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. 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.
Campsites
| Host/management | 13 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| Group tent areas | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 1 tent only group site (C) - $103.00 , capacity - 50 people + 10 vehicle. 2 group sites (A & B) - $143.00 , capacity - 75 People + 15 vehicle. Day Use in a campground site - $15.00 .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From I-15, take Nephi exit 225. Travel about 5 miles east on Highway 132 to the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Turn left onto the byway and travel 3.5 miles to the Bear Canyon turnoff. Turn left. Bear Canyon Campground is located at the end of the road, just past Ponderosa Campground.
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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.