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| Location | Payson, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $22–$100/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (231 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 100 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 45 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Arizona RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Ponderosa (Az), not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights49 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights27 sites open for every night · from $22/night
Ponderosa (Az) is a Recreation.gov campground in Payson. It lists 45 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site D-01 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site B-02 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site C-02 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D-02 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site C-03 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site A-04 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site B-04 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site C-04 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 51 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-07 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-11 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-10 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| C-05 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| D-10 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-14 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| D-01 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| C-06 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-07 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| B-07 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (231 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Quiet, clean campground. Just we look for. Camp host George was friendly and helpful.”
“The campground hosts were very helpful and accommodating. They maintained the site daily and were a pleasure to deal with. ”
1009 East Highway 260 · Directions ↗
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft.
1009 East Highway 260
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Ponderosa Campground sits under a stand of mature ponderosa pines on the southern edge of State Route 260, a short drive east of Payson. The campground occupies the transition zone along the Mogollon Rim elevations in the area run roughly 5,000 to 7,000 feet so the setting has the cooler, open-forested character of high country rather than low desert: taller pines with a fairly open understory of juniper, oak and manzanita, and the distinctive vanilla-like scent that comes from older ponderosas. A short nature trail loops through the site for easy walks from camp, and the town of Payson is close enough for groceries, restaurants and other supplies. Scenic drives into the broader Tonto National Forest reveal steep rim escarpments, canyons and the Rim Country Lakes; Woods Canyon Lake, about 15 minutes east, is a popular spot for boating and fishing when you want to leave camp for water-based recreation. For questions about the facility call (928) 474-7900. The campground offers 48 individual campsites all are listed as suitable for both RVs and tents and the facility description also notes two group sites that can accommodate up to 25 people each. Sites are generally flat, spacious and shaded by pines, making them well suited to tent camping, RVs and picnicking. Some sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis; payment is handled at an on-site fee machine or through the campground's mobile scan-and-pay option (no cash accepted). Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. Beyond the campground you'll find extensive opportunities across Tonto National Forest for hiking, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, biking, horseback riding and auto touring, with horse camping and climbing also available in the broader area.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)), about 79 mi straight-line from Ponderosa (Az). RV rentals in Phoenix
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| $22 |
| A-19 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-06 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-21 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| D-11 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| B-02 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-05 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| D-02 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| D-07 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-04 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-20 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| B-04 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| C-03 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-18 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| D-04 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| C-04 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| A-09 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| C-02 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| GR-E group standard area nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $100 |
| A13 standard nonelectric | W | W | $22 |
| A12 standard nonelectric | W | W | $22 |
| A15 standard nonelectric | W | W | $22 |
| A17 standard nonelectric | W | W | $22 |
| A-23 standard nonelectric | W | W | $22 |
| D-03 standard nonelectric | R | R | $22 |
| B-01 standard nonelectric | R | R | $22 |
| A-22 standard nonelectric | W | W | $22 |
| D-05 standard nonelectric | R | R | $22 |
| D-06 standard nonelectric | R | R | $22 |
| C-09 standard nonelectric | R | R | $22 |
| A-16 standard nonelectric | R | R | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Ponderosa (Az). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.