About Ponderosa (AZ)
Number of accommodations: 37
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (474)
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground offers beautiful, spacious sites surrounded by tall pines, making it a favorite for many campers. The hosts are friendly and maintain the campground well, ensuring clean facilities and a pleasant experience. However, some sites experience noise from the nearby highway, and concerns about tree removal for maintenance could impact future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground offers beautiful, spacious sites surrounded by tall pines, making it a favorite for many campers. The hosts are friendly and maintain the campground well, ensuring clean facilities and a pleasant experience. However, some sites experience noise from the nearby highway, and concerns about tree removal for maintenance could impact future visits.
Review Summary
Jeanne O
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: A-05, Loop: ALOO
We really enjoyed our stay. The campground host was very informative and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Jeanne O
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: A-05, Loop: ALOO
We really enjoyed our stay. The campground host was very informative and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Ben G
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: A-21, Loop: ALOO
We had a great time during our first trip at Ponderosa. The campground is beautiful and very well maintained. Beth, the campground manager is great and, she takes pride in her work which is evident in the condition of the facility. She was very informative and always around if you have a question or need something. The other campers were quiet and respectful as well. We have already scheduled our next trip to Ponderosa for the end of July. We are hoping and praying that the fires will subside and that the campground will be there for years to come for everyone to enjoy.
Ben G
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: A-21, Loop: ALOO
We had a great time during our first trip at Ponderosa. The campground is beautiful and very well maintained. Beth, the campground manager is great and, she takes pride in her work which is evident in the condition of the facility. She was very informative and always around if you have a question or need something. The other campers were quiet and respectful as well. We have already scheduled our next trip to Ponderosa for the end of July. We are hoping and praying that the fires will subside and that the campground will be there for years to come for everyone to enjoy.
Renea M
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: D-04, Loop: DLOO
Very well maintained property! The camp host Beth is friendly and knowledgeable. She checks in and informs campers of anything that may affect them. We had a lovely time!!!will definitely be back!
Renea M
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: D-04, Loop: DLOO
Very well maintained property! The camp host Beth is friendly and knowledgeable. She checks in and informs campers of anything that may affect them. We had a lovely time!!!will definitely be back!
Nicole S
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: D-10, Loop: DLOO
Beth is incredibly friendly and helpful. She runs our favorite campground in Arizona!
Nicole S
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: D-10, Loop: DLOO
Beth is incredibly friendly and helpful. She runs our favorite campground in Arizona!
Kristin R
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: BLOO
Second time camping and this was the best spot. Looked at other campgrounds in the area and the trees weren't as tall and the sites were really close together. These were spaced apart nicely and there was lots of shade. The bathrooms were cleaned early every morning and easy to get to from any site. Beth and Bailey( Her dog) are awesome hosts! She was very helpful to us newbies and gave us lots of good information. The other campers were very respectful. When you can have campfires they sell wood right there makes it easy so you can pack other things in the car. I can't wait to go back.
Kristin R
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: BLOO
Second time camping and this was the best spot. Looked at other campgrounds in the area and the trees weren't as tall and the sites were really close together. These were spaced apart nicely and there was lots of shade. The bathrooms were cleaned early every morning and easy to get to from any site. Beth and Bailey( Her dog) are awesome hosts! She was very helpful to us newbies and gave us lots of good information. The other campers were very respectful. When you can have campfires they sell wood right there makes it easy so you can pack other things in the car. I can't wait to go back.
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.
The campground is accessible via State Route 260, which runs east from Payson. No interstates or major highways are noted within 25 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.2989 / -111.114
Elevation: 1730 feet
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: June 5, 2026
