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
Carolina M
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: CLOO
The sight was okay. We had a 29.6 toy hauler and it barely fit despite description saying 40ft. We had our truck in front of it so we had enough space barely missing the road. Trees need to be trimmed it scratched the sides with the narrow space ( we have no pop outs) the campsite was clean and bathroom was very close by and convenient to this spot. The dump spot was easy to use but only one way use. If their is traffic it would probably be difficult to get to so we had no problem. Host were great at giving rules and sharing important information. Nice quite place for family for sure.
Anthony D
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: C-08, Loop: CLOO
Camp hosts were great. Friendly and helpful.
We love this campground as it's fairly extensive with its several loops and offers spacious, somewhat secluded sites.
Jesus H
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: D-02, Loop: DLOO
Our main complaint is that park hostess said our fire had to be put out because it was too big. While a few in campsites had same or bigger fire. Hostess were respectful at all times but we as a family felt a little inequality in terms of fires. Thanks
Judith D
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: D-06, Loop: DLOO
This campsite is beautiful, with the Pondorosa Pines towering cathedral-like over the colorful junipers and scrubby oaks. The individual sites are spacious, clean and safe, thanks to the bear boxes for safe food storage.
Scott U
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: A-07, Loop: ALOO
Great campsite and great host! Lillian spotted us for a couple of bundles of firewood the first night because we didn't have any cash. Super friendly :)
Kirstin D
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: D-03, Loop: DLOO
Beautiful campground. Well maintained. Very friendly camp hosts!
Jeffrey G
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: CLOO
Lillian the host got us a great site on Friday and let us know when our reserved site came available. Great sites and excellent staff!!!
Jennifer F
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: A-07, Loop: ALOO
Hosts were nice and the camp was clean.
WAYNE K
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: C-09, Loop: CLOO
Rachel G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: D-01, Loop: DLOO
Other campers were extremely load and noisy from sun up to well past sun down. Tried to get a peaceful quiet weekend away but couldn’t. To us it felt over crowded but I guess that’s just how it is anymore.
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. |
