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
Stephen D
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: A-14, Loop: ALOO
I went on a weekday (2) in October... Hardly anyone around. Next time I will get a spot farther away from the highway. Trucks engine brakes were a bit loud. Stopped around midnight... Fun time....
David S
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: A-18, Loop: ALOO
I reserved two sites together for a family outing. I needed a site close to the bathroom facilities as I am physically challenged, The reservation was confirmed, everything was great until arrival as the site closest the bathroom facilities that I had reserved was taken! The occupant decided he was going to stay a few extra days and did not move his camper. The campground host did everything he could to make our stay enjoyable, but had I known we would not be staying on the sites I had reserved, we would not have made the trip up to this campground. If sites that have been reserved aren't going to be available, give the consumer a heads up.
Craig S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: A-19, Loop: ALOO
Great camping excellent hosts very peaceful
melinda h
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: CLOO
Wonderful high elevation campground. Very clean & spacious sites
Jilleen H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: A-05, Loop: ALOO
Beautiful and peaceful campground in September. Our camp hosts were super accomodating when we had to change spots due to the size of our 5th wheel. Ponderosa Campground was very clean and well kept. There was not a lack for recreation, we especially enjoyed Kayaking at a "private" lake in the mountains.
Gene S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A-19, Loop: ALOO
Great little spot, camp hosts were nice folks. Visited on a maiden voyage with a smaller teardrop RV and camp hosts gave us advice on how to use the dump station that was super helpful. Only complaint is obviously other campers. Seems generator use and quiet times are merely suggestions and not really enforced. Other than that it was a nice stay.
David A
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: D-04, Loop: DLOO
Love this place!
Brittney L
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: D-11, Loop: DLOO
Great campsite! We had a great time with the kiddos.
Tami D
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
Great place to go camping , very clean, camp host was very nice, our grand kids had a great time, love being in the pines , great place to relax ..
Jocelyn C
VerifiedDecember 27, 2019 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: CLOO
Very quiet campground and well kept. Hosts were very nice, helpful and personable. Bathrooms became slightly dirty and appeared to not be cleaned daily but dispite this small issue the overall visit was definitely enjoyable :)
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. |
