About Ponderosa (AZ)
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (232)
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground is praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and spacious, well-maintained sites, making it a favorite for many campers. Families enjoyed the layout of Group Site E, and amenities like clean bathrooms and convenient trash disposal were highlighted positively. However, concerns were raised about tree removal plans affecting the campground's appeal and some noise disturbances from nearby highways and other campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground is praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and spacious, well-maintained sites, making it a favorite for many campers. Families enjoyed the layout of Group Site E, and amenities like clean bathrooms and convenient trash disposal were highlighted positively. However, concerns were raised about tree removal plans affecting the campground's appeal and some noise disturbances from nearby highways and other campers.
Review Summary
guangwen P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: C-09, Loop: CLOO
The best one as we know.
Dora L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: BLOO
Ponderosa offered an excellent and most immaculate campground area. The camp hosts were knowledgeable and gracious! I would highly recommend this campsite.
Dean H
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D-02, Loop: DLOO
Great Site, probably the best site they have. Great hosts. Clean facilities. Fresh water available to haul. Even has a $10 Dump Site. Couldn't see our neighbors and the Group site across from us was empty.
Megan D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D-11, Loop: DLOO
Beautiful location, beautifully maintained site and the cleanest restrooms I've seen in a long time. The campground host was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. Ponderosa is a wonderful location, super kid friendly and absolutely gorgeous. Please don't forget to smell the trees if you go!
Angela P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: A-21, Loop: ALOO
Very clean campground. The camp hosts do a very good job to keep the park clean and orderly. They patrol like the police! 😬
Jennifer S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: C-09, Loop: CLOO
We stayed on weekdays and had the place to ourselves. Weather was perfect with little rain clouds during the day to cool things off.
Tara R
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: A-19, Loop: ALOO
Had a great time. Campgrounds were clean and well maintained. Some sites are close to the main road so you will hear traffic but if you get a site a bit further away you won't have a problem. Host are very helpful but make sure you check out on time cause they'll get a bit snippy. Otherwise a perfect relaxing time.
Joey S
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: CLOO
Great clean sites and friendly staff.
Benjamin B
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: D-03, Loop: DLOO
Very clean, friendly but non intrusive host, easy access, large spaced out sites with plenty of trees for privacy. Pine trees everywhere and road noise wasn’t noticeable. Hiking and lakes are a short drive plus you can walk/hike the road on the back side of the campground. We’ll be back next season.
Adriana S
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: CLOO
Love it ♥️
Location Ponderosa (AZ)
Address:
1009 East Highway 260
Payson, AZ, 85541
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.2989 / -111.114
Elevation: 1730 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Second vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine. |
| General |
There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups. |
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First-come, first-served sites are available. Payment is done with onsite fee machine. |
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No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time. |
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No Dump or Fill Station Services. |
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For First-Come, First-Served sites, you must physically arrive at the campground to see if the campsite is available. There is no guarantee this site will be available to purchase upon your arrival. |
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Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet Hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am. |
| General |
Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land. |
