Ponderosa
Open for the season through October. Sites are available via Recreation.gov reservations (3 days minimum advance notice, up to 6 months ahead) or first-come, first-served. No current fire restrictions. Dump station and firewood sales are unavailable at this time.
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.
Horseshoe Dam Road (NFSR 205) Emergency Closure for Public Safety
Closure Order to implement repairs and improvements to the Horseshoe Dam Road previously damaged by severe flooding.
Riverside Post Fire Recovery and Safety Closure – Extension
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About
Named for the towering pines under which it sits, Ponderosa Campground occupies a scenic location on the border of the Mogollon Rim in Tonto National Forest. The larger ponderosa pines release a distinctive vanilla scent and provide ample shade over clean, flat, spacious campsites. The understory includes junipers, oaks, and manzanita shrubs. The campground offers 47 single sites and 2 group sites that accommodate up to 25 people each. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water available from a hand pump. Sites feature picnic tables. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station services. Payment is by debit or credit card at the on-site digital fee machine or via mobile app scan-and-pay. The surrounding area offers excellent recreation opportunities. The Rim Country Lakes are about a 15-minute drive east, with Woods Canyon Lake being one of the most popular recreational lakes in Arizona. Hiking trails abound in the surrounding forest, and the town of Payson offers restaurants, shopping, and other conveniences.
Directions
From Payson, Arizona, go east on State Route 260 approximately 13 miles. The campground is located on the south side of SR 260. A campground sign is visible before the entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 474-7900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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