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
Dennis W
October 31, 2022
Beautiful campground.
Marissa H
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A-14, Loop: ALOO
Everything is good about this campsite but I do have to say the host have to step up her game on those restrooms this was the first time we have to complain about it toilet paper was gone for a day and a half the floor was dirty it was bad I actually just seen the host drive around once doing rounds I believe hopefully the usual host will be there next year
Devon L
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: A-09, Loop: ALOO
Campsite was clean, spacious, and private. Hosts were friendly and informative. Couldn't have asked for a better experience - thank you!
Mary N
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: D-11, Loop: DLOO
We were a group of 2 RV's. Park is very clean. be sure and walk to an open sky area at night and a chair to see our awesome sky. We saw The Milky Way right above us. Saw a couple of shooting stars.
So nice.
Matt B
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A-07, Loop: ALOO
The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Jennifer R
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: D-10, Loop: DLOO
The campground overall is lovely-thick trees lend to plenty of privacy. The cons: bathrooms were well due to be pumped. We’re not just talking smelly, ammonia/methane stench made it hard to be in there more than a few seconds, road noise is heard from the fwy, although it’s minimal. Bees. Wasps. Yellow jackets. Bring traps. They were intense, and they sneak into the camper every time you open the door. We had to shoo out at least 4 or 5 throughout our stay!! Lastly, although the hosts were polite, it is a bit much coming into the camp and settling in/making herself comfortable while giving her “rules” presentation at dinner or in the middle of camp set up-just give us the packet & our privacy. I think people can read it themselves. Despite the cons it’s still a nice spot!
Tim M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A-09, Loop: ALOO
We visited during the week, so campground was fairly empty. Camp sites were well maintained and bathrooms and dumpsters close by. Parking was on level ground. There was some highway noise but it was minimal. Beautiful spot.
Sarah T
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: D-06, Loop: DLOO
Very narrow concrete pad to back our 24 foot motor home onto. The pad had about a 3-4 inch drop off to dirt, so you have to be careful stepping out of your unit. The campground itself was clean and quiet. The bathrooms smelled awful from outside. Unfortunately, we had a bathroom directly across from our site, so we couldn’t open our windows without the smell.
Whitney M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: D-08, Loop: DLOO
Loved this campsite. Very clean and peaceful. Will definitely come back.
Bill H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: A-11, Loop: ALOO
There was a lot of people camping that didn’t want to follow the rules: loud music, ATV racing on the roads, kids be loud and unruly. The host tried to handle to the best of their ability, however, it can certainly be a challenge. I doubt we will camp at Ponderosa in the future
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. |
