Ponderosa
Ponderosa is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.99750, -121.38126
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233118
About Ponderosa
Ponderosa Campground offers visitors a beautiful location to relax and enjoy nature. It runs along the Nacimiento River, which provides a variety of recreational opportunities. Swimming, fishing and wading are all enjoyed by visitors, as well as hiking and backpacking on any of the surrounding mountain trails.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 48 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 25 designated routes (41 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Campground | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Nacimiento | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Nacimiento Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Chalk Peak Camp | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| ABC Camp | Free campsite | 3.1 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.