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
Jorge L
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: A-07, Loop: ALOO
Good
William P
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: A-21, Loop: ALOO
Very nice campground. The A loop is near the main road, so expect a lot of car noise, we just bring ear plugs. There is a bit of a hike to lay your tent down, and it's uphill, so if you have a lot of gear this might be a pain, though no one is right on top of you, you don't have to hear other peoples conversations which is nice. Bathrooms are ok, vault toilets. Camp hosts were nice.
Renee M
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: A-19, Loop: ALOO
The campground was beautiful, lots of tall pine trees. There were a lot of mosquitoes when we went, so bring your repellent! The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Rita G
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: A-07, Loop: ALOO
This was our first visit to Ponderosa campground and we are so happy we chose it! The location is close to Payson and 20 minutes from Woods Canyon Lake. We checked out the surrounding campgrounds to compare, and Ponderosa is by far the most beautiful and has the most privately spaced sites. We kayaked and picniced on the lake and had a nice campfire back at our campsite. There are no electric or water amenities at the campsite, but there are clean toilets and drinking water close by. We will be back to see the fall colors!
Elizabeth A
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: D-01, Loop: DLOO
This past weekend our family and friends truly enjoyed our stay at PONDEROSA (AZ) camp ground. Beth was so helpful and made our experience amazing! Beth was very informed and anytime we had a question she made herself available. Will definitely be returning. I want to emphasize that Beth went above and beyond to make that experience possible. The camp ground was very clean and beautiful! Thank you.
Edwin S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: CLOO
Host (Beth) was very nice and courteous. Too bad this is the last year she will be there.
This was the second time this year we camped at Ponderosa Campground.
Oscar F
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: A-20, Loop: ALOO
Was our first trip to Ponderosa, Camp host Beth was a super host she helped me the first night I arrived with getting into the correct spot without having to move after 1 night . She was great to my entire family that included a total of 5 Rvs. She definitely became part of our family not only the days we were there but for more to come .
Laxmi Narayana C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: CLOO
Our campsite is C2, C3, C4. They are very clean and camp host Beth is very good. Toilets are very clean and well maintained. We love to visit again.
Thanks
Lax Chintala
Thomas C
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: BLOO
camp area was not cleaned when we checked in fire pit was dirty and pit was in bad condition ring needs repair. Host was very friendly and helpful bathrooms ok. Love the site very privet. water outlet hard to use. All in all stay was very good. Thanks.
Linda S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: A-14, Loop: ALOO
Great time, good site. Will be back.
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. |
| General |
Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land. |
