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
Heather L
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: DLOO
Excellent time - clean sites, well maintained campground and the hosts were great!
Michel James S
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A-18, Loop: ALOO
great
Charles M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
We've been to Ponderosa several times and it remains our favorite.
arnold m
November 1, 2021
I have lived in Arizona all my life, I have never been to a campground so well "groomed" as Ponderosa!!! My wife and I had a great, relaxing weekend and definitely look forward to returing for more relaxation!!!
James T
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: C-09, Loop: CLOO
Very blatant and well managed. Beth was attentive and in top of everything there. Will definitely be returning.
James F
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: CLOO
I really wanted to give this a better review. The campsites were fairly standard. Much of the campground is nestled in the trees so there are few good views from there. The one BIG problem I experienced is that the camp is near a major state highway and the natural silence was interrupted all through the evening, occasionally overnight, and beginning early the next morning by the rush of passing vehicles. My campsite was not far from the south side of camp, so I can only imagine how loud it must have been for the sites on the north, nearer to the road.
Jerry W
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: DLOO
Beautiful campground! Our hostess, Beth was great! Loved our stay!
Ronnelle K
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: D-04, Loop: DLOO
We had an amazing time at Ponderosa Pines. It's super clean and the host, Beth was so nice and made sure we had everything we needed. we look forward to going back.
Carrie F
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: B-02, Loop: BLOO
We had an amazing weekend. The campground was clean, the neighbors were quiet and well spaced out, and the host Beth was amazing. We went rockhounding for the first time at Diamond Point and that was a blast. We will definitely be back.
Ramsey Z
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: A-14, Loop: ALOO
Our camp host, Beth, was great. There was road noise as expected from the reviews on here, but it didn’t take away from the experience. The camp sites are nicely spaced apart as well. Camping during the middle of the week was nice and quiet because there weren’t that many people, but Friday night and Saturday were loud. Inconsiderate people blasting music. Camping should be getting closer to nature, not disturbing it and the people trying to enjoy the peace and bird noises. I would probably stay here again. P.S. - Please leave your speakers at home!
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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Second vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine. |
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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. |
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Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land. |
