Sunset view from Ponderosa Campground

Ponderosa Campground

Open

Open for first-come, first-served camping. No potable water available; bring all water needed. Soap Creek Road access can become impassable after rain. No watercraft inspections at the Ponderosa boat ramp; hand-launched craft only.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 9:02PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

June 30th, 9:02 PM — 5:15 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 9:02PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

June 30th, 9:02 PM — 5:15 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 9:02PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

June 30th, 9:02 PM — 5:15 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

About

Ponderosa Campground occupies a scenic, secluded location at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area. At 7,880 feet elevation, the campground provides outstanding panoramic views and a quieter alternative to the more accessible campgrounds along Highway 50. The upper loop includes a horse corral for equestrian campers. Reaching Ponderosa requires a 7-mile drive on Soap Creek Road (County Road 721), a gravel road that is passable for trailers and medium-sized RVs in dry conditions but can become impassable after rain. Hand-launched watercraft can access the reservoir from the Ponderosa boat ramp; no watercraft inspections are available at this location, so motorized boats requiring inspection must launch elsewhere. All 28 sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Amenities include vault toilets, trash and recycling collection, fire grates, and food storage lockers, all operating seasonally. There is no potable water; campers must bring all water they need. Maximum group size is 8 people and 2 vehicles per site.

Directions

From US Highway 50, turn onto CO Highway 92. Cross Blue Mesa Dam, then approximately 0.5 mile after the dam, turn right onto Soap Creek Road (County Road 721/Blue Mesa Drive). Proceed 7 miles north on the gravel road to reach the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 641-2337

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Sunset view from Ponderosa Campground
An amazing view from Ponderosa Campground
Deer at Curecanti
Sunset View from Ponderosa Campground

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