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About Ponderosa (AZ)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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Reviews (515)
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground offers spacious, clean sites with helpful camp hosts and well-maintained facilities, making it a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, despite some noise from the nearby highway. While some sites may be challenging for larger trailers and have limited shade due to recent tree thinning, the overall positive atmosphere and convenience to town make it a favored destination for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground offers spacious, clean sites with helpful camp hosts and well-maintained facilities, making it a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, despite some noise from the nearby highway. While some sites may be challenging for larger trailers and have limited shade due to recent tree thinning, the overall positive atmosphere and convenience to town make it a favored destination for campers.
Review Summary
Amber H
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
The campground was was nice. The camp host was great. The problem we had was with unruly campers up all night yelling, playing loud music, ect. The camp host made it clear to this party, the police would be called if they acted this way again. This group of people was quiet the following night, however a new large group came and were up all night yelling, screaming, playing flashlight tag( shining into our tent). They peed all over the toilet several times and made a mess in the restroom. Also left a huge catering pan of spaghetti and trash next to the community water source. Not the experience I was looking for.
Craig S
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A-10, Loop: ALOO
Very clean campsites, friendly staff, multiple bathrooms on site.
Emily B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
We enjoyed the campground very much. The hosts were very friendly and attentive to the bathroom and checked a few times a day. Our spot’s fire pit did have a significant amount of ashes when we arrived, but I’m not sure whose responsibility it is to clean that out. There were also 5+ stumps of cut down trees in the middle of our spot along with a rock that had rebar coming out of it (which seems dangerous). There was a bit of road noise because the 260 is busy but it wasn’t constant. Beautiful view of the stars at night. Overall we would stay here again, maybe even in one of the group spots! For those looking for first come first serve spots or needing an extra vehicle tag, there is a digital kiosk up front to pay for that.
Chantal G
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B-02, Loop: BLOO
absolutely love this campground. Always such a great time. Bathrooms are always pretty much clean and it’s such a serene quiet campground.
Vanessa K
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
Really enjoyed our time at Ponderosa as always
Jerardo C
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A-18, Loop: ALOO
Highly recommend
Zoe S
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: A-09, Loop: ALOO
Bathrooms were clean. Nice ranger on site. I love the bear boxes! Amazing!
Liz G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: CLOO
The campground is clean and easy to get to. It was disappointing that the quiet hours weren’t held up with some campers playing loud music well past 10pm. And there were some RV campers with a couple really loud generators so if you’re used to private tent camping, choose your site wisely. Ultimately, worth the price though for a quick getaway.
Diego O
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: A-05, Loop: ALOO
Camp site was clean and plenty of room to use.
Brian S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: BLOO
Pretty good! Though the wasps were a huge issue. Literally chasing us we had to eat in the car at one point... but other than that i couldnt complain
Location & Directions for Ponderosa (AZ)
1009 East Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541 United States
Elevation: 1,730 ft
Getting There
From Payson, Arizona, go east on State Route 260. The campground is located on the south side of 260. A campground sign is visible before the campground entrance.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via State Route 260, which runs east from Payson. No interstates or major highways are noted within 25 miles.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- A charge of $8 per night applies for a second vehicle.
Utilities
- No hookups for electricity, water, or sewer are available at this campground.
- Dump and fill station services are not available at this campground.
Site types & loops
- First-come, first-served sites can be accessed with payment at an onsite fee machine.
- You must arrive in-person to check availability of first-come, first-served sites; availability is not guaranteed.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood cannot be purchased at the campground; bring your own.
Safety & rules
- Fireworks are not allowed on National Forest Land.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026
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