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
Sara T
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
The campsite host was the worst I have ever experienced!!! She was extremely rude and unfriendly. She automatically assumed we were taking a site without a reservation which we clearly had res for and showed proof. In the end she was the idiot who forgot to put the reserved tag on our site. No apology. Don't hire this host again. Never met a host who was so miserable!!!!!!
Edwin S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: CLOO
Campground is a short drive from the Phoenix area.
Dale R
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: CLOO
The campsites were spread far apart in this beautiful campground. Looking at all of the trees with blue marks, knowing they will be cut down, I try to picture what it will look like. Not as nice. Oh well.
Linda S
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: D-04, Loop: DLOO
Camp hosts were cordial and maintenance a clean campground. Miss the dump station.
Phillip B
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: C-04, Loop: CLOO
We stayed 6/14 & 6/15. Vary nice campground, clean rest rooms. These are just "vault" toilet's, and first ever I found that did not stink. Camp host was very friendly and we enjoyed our stay.
Wesley D
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: D-06, Loop: DLOO
We had a great time. Campsite was nice. Traffic noise from the highway was high at night. Saw a javelina! We had fun.
Robin S
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: D-11, Loop: DLOO
The only thing I can complain about was the fact the dumping station is shutdown.
The rest of the camping experience was great.
Sheryll K
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: CLOO
Heard of cows walking through camp daily, never had this on prior visits
Chris D
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: B-02, Loop: BLOO
Nice camp hosts, and the location is close to Payson - in case you need to buy something.
The only downside is the highway that it's close to.
You can hear 18 wheelers hauling heavy, deep into the night. Unless you sleep like a rock, it will wake you up.
Otherwise, it's a great location and most of the sites are large and isolated from each other.
Jenna T
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: D-01, Loop: DLOO
Great time! Camp hosts were wonderful. Our spot was quiet and secluded. Had an amazing time.
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land. |
