Ponderosa (AZ)

Beth was a wonderful and very helpful host.
The restrooms and the campground area is kept very clean. we are planning visiting this campground again soon.

I decided to take my two very young children on their first camping trip in April and this campground was an excellent choice. The area is clean and beautiful, and our host was very diligent in explaining all of the rules and procedures. It was reassuring to know that she was nearby, had we needed assistance with anything. The sites are relatively close together, perhaps 100 feet apart, but the dense forest provides privacy and we did not feel that we were sharing our trip with anybody else. I will certainly be returning to this campground in the future.

We had a great camping experience at Ponderosa campground. Beth was our camp host, and she was helpful and friendly. The pit bathrooms were kept very clean, and the whole campground was nice and private.

Campsites are spaced far apart, and the ponderosa pines are perfect for hammocks. Firewood was available for purchase. Some of the sites in A loop are close to highway 260, and you will hear cars and trucks. The other loops were more quiet. We walked the whole campground and didn't find an undesirable site, it's a lovely place to stay. We didn't see any bears, but we were glad to have the bear box for our cooler and food. We will stay here again!

The campground facilities are clean and well maintained. The Hosts were phenomenal. You could always see them moving about the campgrounds taking care of the sites and educating and interacting with the campers. It was clear that they placed the campers experience as their top priority. They were diligent in being sure that campers were educated, comfortable, safe and that the sites and restrooms were clean and ready. They were quick to anticipate and respond to any circumstances that may impact our stay.
Ponderosa campground has been one of my favorites for decades. With the current Host's it will be my number one choice in the future.
Thank You Host's and we hope to see you again this season.

Beth was our campground host and was excellent. She maintained the campground impeccably all by herself. The bathrooms were always clean and stocked. Our campsite was beautiful and well maintained. We've been to Ponderosa before but it had been a few years. Always happy to see that the campground looks just as pretty as the pictures. Lots of trees and well spaced out.

A+. This is a beautiful campground! Well maintained and good distance between campers. Beth, the camp host, is amazing! This was my first time on my own with two toddlers and she was so kind and helpful! Really helps a vacation having people like her around!

One of the largest campgrounds below the Mogollon Rim with lots of room for bigger rigs. We had a problem with a nearby, inexperienced pair of campers - lots of noise and large, smoking fires. Our camp host, Beth, took care of the problem with diplomacy and strong guidance.

We stayed in the group site and it was perfect for our group of multiple families. We had plenty of space, the site was clean, and the bathrooms and water were close-by. Our neighbors were quiet and respectful. Ponderosa is easy to get to from the Phoenix area and Payson is a quick 20-minute drive in case you forget anything. We'll definitely be back.

This was one of the better campgrounds we have visited in Arizona. The sites were very large and shaded. We had plenty of room even with 2 big tents, 2 cars, 7 people and a dog. It was a beautiful campground with a great location. The host was extremely friendly and welcoming. She had the cutest dog with her and she keeps the campground meticulously groomed and clean. We had a great time and will definitely be visiting again!

The campground was great, super quiet with nice, spacious campsites. Vault toilet bathrooms are available and very clean. Beth, the camp host was amazing!!! We had some camper trouble and we didn't know how we were going to get it back home. She called someone, they came out right away, and we were good to go. Her help took the stress off and allowed us to have a great weekend. We took lovely walks around the campground and just enjoyed our site. We definitely plan on going back!