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About Ponderosa (AZ)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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Reviews (515)
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground offers spacious, clean sites with helpful camp hosts and well-maintained facilities, making it a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, despite some noise from the nearby highway. While some sites may be challenging for larger trailers and have limited shade due to recent tree thinning, the overall positive atmosphere and convenience to town make it a favored destination for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Ponderosa Campground offers spacious, clean sites with helpful camp hosts and well-maintained facilities, making it a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, despite some noise from the nearby highway. While some sites may be challenging for larger trailers and have limited shade due to recent tree thinning, the overall positive atmosphere and convenience to town make it a favored destination for campers.
Review Summary
Heather R
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: D-02, Loop: DLOO
We had an enjoyable time. The host was very pleasant. Our site was nice, however towards the last evening and morning, there were a bunch of bees that appeared. 3 different people in our group were stung. 1 person was stung 3 times. We made sure to toss our garbage nightly, wipe down all our tables after each meal, etc. and still had this bee issue. However this didn't occur until the park cleared out from the weekend. The site on the other side of the hill also stated they had issues with bees all of a sudden. On another note, we are disappointed to hear that SEVERAL/Majority of their trees are marked to be cut down. In the site we stayed at it was pretty much ALL of them. Its disappointing as we already had to chase down the shade as it moved throughout the day. (The weekend we went it was pushing almost 100). To see the trees they planned to cut practically leaves ZERO shade in our site. The host informed us that it was suppose to happen in November, I believe. She mentioned contacting the right group to register a complaint and attempt to stop this from happening. Hearing that all these trees are to be cut, we will probably never reserve/stay at this location again, as there will be practically no trees left and no shade. The crazy thing is, there did not appear to be any reserved sites available that upcoming weekend. I am going to guess the cutting down of the trees will effect the future booking total for this campground, which is really sad.
Benjamin B
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
Site had a good distance away from others and very walkable to the bathrooms. Heavily treed, nice table and fire pit. Third time here and we’ll be back next year!
Rob J
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: A-18, Loop: ALOO
Beautiful campsite. A little close to the freeway in the A loop with the highway close by.
Benjamin B
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
Site had a good distance away from others and very walkable to the bathrooms. Heavily treed, nice table and fire pit. Third time here and we’ll be back next year!
Rob J
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: A-18, Loop: ALOO
Beautiful campsite. A little close to the freeway in the A loop with the highway close by.
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: CLOO
We did not stay at Ponderosa because we had problems with our motorhome. Tried to cancel online but the process was so complicated we gave up.
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: CLOO
We did not stay at Ponderosa because we had problems with our motorhome. Tried to cancel online but the process was so complicated we gave up.
Chris M
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A-09, Loop: ALOO
Highly recommend!
When we arrived, the signs made it easy to find our spot, which was already tagged with our name on the post.
The campsite was very clean. The picnic bench looked practically brand new, as did the bear box storage (which was very convenient).
Bathrooms were also very clean and appeared to be evenly spaced out throughout the campgrounds.
We stayed in A-09 which is the second loop from the front. There was some highway noise at night, nothing annoying, but when we come back I’ll reserve a spot further back.
James C
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: D-03, Loop: DLOO
Making the reservation was simple and fast. The Ponderosa Campground was clean and well kept. The campsite I picked was very large with plenty of flat area with a nice sturdy aluminum picnic bench., and a fire ring. The bathrooms were clean and stocked with toilet paper daily. And, there was also a dumpster near my site to toss the trash in. It’s only a 20 min drive to town if you need supplies. Two thumbs up!
Chris M
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A-09, Loop: ALOO
Highly recommend!
When we arrived, the signs made it easy to find our spot, which was already tagged with our name on the post.
The campsite was very clean. The picnic bench looked practically brand new, as did the bear box storage (which was very convenient).
Bathrooms were also very clean and appeared to be evenly spaced out throughout the campgrounds.
We stayed in A-09 which is the second loop from the front. There was some highway noise at night, nothing annoying, but when we come back I’ll reserve a spot further back.
Location & Directions for Ponderosa (AZ)
1009 East Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541 United States
Elevation: 1,730 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via State Route 260, which runs east from Payson. No interstates or major highways are noted within 25 miles.
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: October 21, 2026
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