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
Lisa K
April 27, 2021
We absolutely loved this campground. Very spacious and kept very clean. The campground host, Beth, was so amazing. She checked on us throughout our visit and even recovered my wallet and called me when I left it on the dump station. We will absolutely be back, and with friends to visit this wonderful campground!
Laura W
VerifiedApril 27, 2021 • Stayed at: A-05, Loop: ALOO
Nice wooded space. Campground was nice and quiet.
Jacquie S
April 23, 2021
We tried out dry camping in our rv for the first time and found Ponderosa quite nice. It is showing its age a bit but everything was acceptable. The best part however, was Beth (and her trusty dog Bailey). She was very conscientious about notifying us and others about a couple of possible problems. There was a wind advisory of possible 50 mph gusts and she was letting people know about it and to bring their awnings and lightweight things in. The next day she alerted us to a nearby forest fire that could have shifted our way but fortunately did not. She next topped her customer service by checking in on a women whose husband had to take the rv into town for a repair. Beth stopped every time she drove by in her cart to make sure the woman was doing alright and had an eta on the rv fix. I suppose my only negative comment is a sign of the times as the Forest Service has put a "pay for dump" station in it is now $10 to empty you tanks. Still, better than nothing!
So, Thanks Bailey (and Beth)!
Rick & Jacquie
jessica r
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: A-11, Loop: ALOO
Clean and beautiful
Misty M
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2021 • Stayed at: A-20, Loop: ALOO
Very nicely kept campsite and the camp host's were very friendly and attentive!!
Anthony D
VerifiedDecember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: C-08, Loop: CLOO
Beautiful and peaceful campground. The sites are positioned spaciously, especially on Loops C and D. And all spots are well maintained. The ability to reserve and pay for a specific site online is very convenient. We really like Beth the manager there. She's very friendly, funny and helpful. The restrooms were as clean as could be expected. Ponderosa Campground has become our go-to destination for a mountain retreat. We were so happy that we could make a getaway this year especially and enjoy camping again in spite of COVID.
Jose B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2020 • Stayed at: D-11, Loop: DLOO
First time, great experience. Camp very well kept. Beth , camp host went above and beyond for us. Thank you Beth and safe travels to you back home.
Ron L
VerifiedOctober 17, 2020 • Stayed at: A-05, Loop: ALOO
Very nice and friendly staff, good cell service, quiet, very clean campground racked and in perfect condition upon arrival
Rachael H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: D-06, Loop: DLOO
Host Beth was very courteous and helpful. The camp sites are spacious. You can hear traffic from the nearby highway but it’s not too bad.
Carrie M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2020 • Stayed at: D-04, Loop: DLOO
The campgrounds were beautiful and our camp host was really amazing we really enjoyed the coverage of the trees and the cleanliness of the restrooms and the sites
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. |
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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. |
| General |
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. |
