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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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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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