Campsite #A9 at Ponderosa Campground, AZ

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Campsite #A9

11 reviews
10 people
35 ft Back-In
1 good
A9
5/25
8/22
Campsite #A9 Features: Back-In parking, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@ChrisM9524349 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #A9
Highly recommend! When we arrived, the signs made it easy to find our spot, which was already tagged with our name on the post. The campsite was very clean. The picnic bench looked practically brand new, as did the bear box storage (which was very convenient). Bathrooms were also very clean and appeared to be evenly spaced out throughout the campgrounds. We stayed in A-09 which is the second loop from the front. There was some highway noise at night, nothing annoying, but when we come back Ill reserve a spot further back.
@BillC8113752 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #A9
It was okay. For the lost part, it seems pretty private. The trees around you really seclude you in your spot. Bathrooms are water sources are very close by no matter what spot you take. The road noise alone is concerning though. If I were to come back again, Id certainly try to pick a spot far back and away from the roads that might make a difference. 3/5
@TimothyF198489 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #A9
The campground was beautiful and well kept. Upon entering you stop at the campground master site and let them know where your staying. When arriving to my spot it was clean. Only complaint is the Highway noise but that is unchangeable, at least it keeps the bears away.
@RachelW1142598 · Camped on May 11, 2023 at Campsite #A9
Great spot. A little close to the main road for my liking (you can hear traffic) - but for a short getaway from Phoenix, nice easy place to escape to!
@DevonL7692701 · Camped on Oct 5, 2022 at Campsite #A9
Campsite was clean, spacious, and private. Hosts were friendly and informative. Couldn't have asked for a better experience - thank you!
@TimM9090024 · Camped on Oct 4, 2022 at Campsite #A9
We visited during the week, so campground was fairly empty. Camp sites were well maintained and bathrooms and dumpsters close by. Parking was on level ground. There was some highway noise but it was minimal. Beautiful spot.
@RebeccaO919 · Camped on Oct 8, 2021 at Campsite #A9
Thank you for an amazing weekend with family. Both camp hosts were so kind and amazing.
@AdamJ725 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #A9
Had a great time at Ponderosa campground. The campsites were spaced out pretty well, and they were well maintained. Will definitely camp here again!
@TraciH907 · Camped on Aug 20, 2021 at Campsite #A9
Very peaceful!!
@BobbyJ866 · Camped on Jul 26, 2021 at Campsite #A9
Stayed at Ponderosa campground for over a week and had the best of times. Beth and Mercedes made our trip. They were attentive and checked with us frequently to assured that everything was okay. Very pleasant and worked hard to keep the sites clean and attractive. Great people! Appreciate their attention to detail and hospitality during our stay.
@KrisR911 · Camped on May 6, 2021 at Campsite #A9
This is my favorite campground in Arizona. The sites are well spaced apart and there is a good variety of walk up, pull through and nose in sites. Restrooms are clean and campsites with fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table, are always clean and raked. The pine trees provide a 24/7 aroma of forest pine scent. Beth, the Host is fabulous. It is only 15 minutes from Payson, which has plenty of restaurants, gas stations, motels, hardware stores, Starbucks, and a Big Five Sporting Goods store. The Mogollon Rim access is 15 minutes in the other direction. Weekends are already booked through til October, but they keep about 10% of the sites available for same day, first come first serve. Houston Mesa Campground is also nearby and much closer to Payson. It has sites with more privacy from bushes and small trees, and the campground has showers.

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