About Ponderosa (AZ)
Number of accommodations: 37
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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
DENNY S
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: DLOO
Very nice campground. It was very clean. The toliets were the cleanest I have ever been to and that’s a lot. Camp hosts were friendly and answered all the questions we had. We’ll go back there for sure!
ED L
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: C-04, Loop: CLOO
We have been going to this Campground for over 10 years. It’s easy to get to and grounds are nicely groomed. Very clean campground. We went this past Memorial Day weekend ( 2022 ). The bathrooms were always clean and the campground was full. There was a big family reunion and I wanted to give a shout out to those families they were very respectful and mindful of the other campers. Ponderosa is a nice getaway from Phoenix to go camping .
colleen m
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: D-11, Loop: DLOO
Weather was great as well as our hosts.
Bathrooms were very clean.
Conniecarmen B
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: GR-E, Loop: ELOO
Loved the area and the park rangers were amazing helpful!
Bruce B
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: C-09, Loop: CLOO
Clean. Quiet Friendly staff very pleasant stay
Nadine E
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: D-02, Loop: DLOO
Very clean and spread out. The campground keepers are awesome. We will be back
Travis J
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: BLOO
Very nice hosts. Very clean and kept campground!
Lisa O
VerifiedApril 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A-06, Loop: ALOO
Very clean and private sites. Campground host was very friendly. Pot toilets were the nicest I’ve ever experienced. Road noise was not obnoxious as other have mentioned. We really enjoyed our time at Ponderosa and will be back. FYI - Verizon coverage was not great; the second night and day we could not access the internet at all.
Electa P
VerifiedApril 29, 2022 • Stayed at: A-20, Loop: ALOO
We camped during the week so it was quiet. The hosts were really nice. The toilets clean and not smelly. Definitely would stay here again.
elisabeth a
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: BLOO
Host was the greatest
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. |
| General |
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. |
