Ponderosa (az)
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About Ponderosa (az)
Ponderosa (az) is a national park campground at Tonto National Forest in Gila County, Arizona. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Ponderosa (az) is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 221 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Tonto National Forest include Lower Tonto Creek, Upper Tonto Creek, Christopher Creek and Sharp Creek.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 137 · 2024: 118 · 2025: 10
Location
Address
Payson, Arizona
Coordinates
34.2989, -111.1142
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 285 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Lower Tonto Creek
Tonto National Forest
Upper Tonto Creek
Tonto National Forest
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Sharp Creek
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Ponderosa (az) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Ponderosa (az)?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Ponderosa (az)?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Ponderosa (az). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Ponderosa (az) right now?
Ponderosa (az) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Ponderosa (az) located?
Ponderosa (az) is located in Tonto National Forest, near Payson, Arizona.
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