Campground · UT
BEAR CANYON
UT · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
BEAR CANYON is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 3 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (7/10) and eases to its lowest in July (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 1 tent-only sites
- 6 RV sites
- 6 accessible sites
- Max RV length 99 ft
Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING, PICNICKING
How much does it cost to camp at Bear Canyon Campground?
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. Extra Vehicle Fee - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood $9.00 (located at Ponderosa Uinta Campground).
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.