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
Mary N
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: A-06, Loop: ALOO
Our site A7 was perfect for our group pot luck.
Gene L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: C-04, Loop: CLOO
Nice campground but maintenance is lacking recently.
Katie M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A-10, Loop: ALOO
It's a very beautiful campground. Host could have been more helpful when we pulled up and had no idea where to go. They didn't even care we were there.
Lindy H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: CLOO
The campsites are very roomy. During the week it was fairly empty and on the weekend totally full but you still felt somewhat secluded as the campsites are not right on top of you. I think loops C & D have the best spots. If you have an RV, the Dump Station is permanently closed as are the showers and Dumo Station at Houston Mesa. Payson RV & Campground has nice showers for $15 a person and unlimited time.
Dana P
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: GR-F, Loop: FLOO
Group site was very nice at the end of the loop. Host drove through but didn’t stop. Lots of birds and squirrels around.
Tammy D
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: DLOO
One campsite had loud music all day long and right up until 10:00pm. So very disturbing and rude to other campers. We have camped at Ponderosa Pines for over 14 years and never experienced this disappointed in the past!
Cynthia A
May 26, 2024
The campground is very well kept. I actually had network with my Verizon service. I am definitely going back.
Marianne M
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: CLOO
Beautiful settling among pines, we appreciate the very large campsites and fire rings. It's the all night long noise from 260 that makes this a 4 star vs 5 star experience.
James R
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: D-05, Loop: DLOO
A five-star, except for the widely marked (in blue) timber sale forthcoming this winter off-season that will decimate the ambiance of this beautiful site.
Bill C
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A-09, Loop: ALOO
It was okay. For the lost part, it seems pretty private. The trees around you really seclude you in your spot. Bathrooms are water sources are very close by no matter what spot you take. The road noise alone is concerning though. If I were to come back again, I’d certainly try to pick a spot far back and away from the roads that might make a difference. 3/5
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. |
