Ponderosa (Az)
Ponderosa (Az) is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 34.29889, -111.11417
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fish Hatchery, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ponderosa (Az)
Overview Named for the towering pines under which it sits, Ponderosa Campground is tucked in the rolling forests of northern Arizona. As one of the largest forest in the country, the Tonto National Forest is one of the most-visited urban forests in the United States, boasting about 5.8 million visitors annually. Its boundaries are Phoenix to the south, the Mogollon Rim to the north and the San Carlos and Fort Apache Indian reservations to the east. While this campground did undergo a timber sale a few years ago it still has many ponderosa trees that will be stronger and healthier for future generations to enjoy. Recreation Take advantage of the area's hiking/biking trails and lakes or simply relaxing at the campsite. Scenic driving and outdoor recreation abound in the surrounding Tonto National Forest. A series of lakes called the Rim Country Lakes are about a 15 minute drive east. Woods Canyon Lake is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the state and offers options for boating. Facilities The facility provides 48 single campsites and two group sites that can accommodate up to 25 people guests each. The campsites are clean, flat and spacious with a good amount of shade from pine trees. In addition, first-come, first-serve sites are available with payment completed using the on-site fee machine. No cash is accepted. Check-In is 2:00 pm Check-Out is 11:00 am Natural Features The ponderosa pine trees make this a memorable campground. Larger ponderosas rele
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 9.9 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Pinnacle Propane · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 25 designated routes (76 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Group | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Group | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Lower Tonto Creek | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Lower Tonto Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Lower Tonto Creek | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.