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Ponderosa Campground

πŸ“Œ Arizona πŸ“ 34.297021,-111.118467 β›° 5,680 ft
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The ponderosa pine trees make this a campground to remember. Large ponderosas release a vanilla scent. With the shade, scent and scattered smaller trees and brush this is an excellent spot for a campground. The campground is situated on rolling hills however, sadly, there is no running creek. The near by Mogollon rim creates a unique landscape with awesome canyons and buttes.

Amenities

Campsites
Ponderosa Campground has 48 campsites and 2 group sites. The campsites are clean, level and roomy with a mature forest providing ample shade. The campsites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings and food safety boxes.
Water
Yes, There are water hydrants scattered about.
Restroom
The restrooms are vault style outhouses which were clean at the time of our visit.
Electricity
No
Firewood
You may purchase firewood from the camp host.
Pets
Pets must be kept on a leash.
Picnic Area
No
Handicap Access
The restrooms are handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
On site, however I am not sure whether it was covered up for the winter or whether it is no longer active. There is also a RV dump station at Houston Mesa Campground near Payson. There is a $10 fee to use it.
Host On-Site
Yes
Nearest Shower
Normally one could drive to the shower at Houston Mesa Campground near Payson but with COVID closures the shower is closed.
Garbage Services
Yes

Recreation

Fishing
No
Boating
No
Swimming
No
Hiking
There are several trails to hike. I have included a link to the hiking trails listed on Tonto National Forest.
Recreation
Camping and hiking
Wildlife
Both white-tail and mule deeer are common here. You may also see elk but use care with you food and dispose of your garbage to avoid problems with the neighborhood bear. Warning - Rattlesnakes may be found here.

Fees & Reservations

Fees & Res.
The daily fee for 2020 was $20 however for the current fee schedule or to reserve a campsite checkout recreation.gov.

Getting There

I have included a GoogleMap from Phoenix.

7-Day Forecast

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.