Ponderosa (Az)
Tonto Village, Arizona · 5,673 ft · In Tonto National Forest
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At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,673 ft (1,729 m)5,673 ft1,729 m
Loops4
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- ALOO21 sites21 standard · up to 40 ft
- BLOO7 sites7 standard · up to 35 ft
- CLOO11 sites11 standard · up to 35 ft
- DLOO10 sites10 standard · up to 35 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“Scan & Pay” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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About
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.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
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Cell service at Ponderosa (Az): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms, 77% chance of rain58°37°
- WedPatchy Fog then Sunny61°37°
- ThuSunny63°41°
- FriSunny, 11% chance of rain66°42°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 37% chance of rain60°40°
Nearby camping
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Ponderosa Campground
Public Land · 150 ft · Tonto Village
Ponderosa Campground and Group Sites
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Tonto Village
Lower Tonto Creek
Public Land · 2.5 mi · Kohls Ranch
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Tonto Village share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.9 mi
Fr 84 Camping Area
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- 9.3 mi
Fr 9354
Christopher Creek, AZ
- 9.6 mi
Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
Christopher Creek, AZ
- 10 mi
Alderwood
Haigler Creek, AZ
- 14 mi
Camp site
Washington Park, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Coconino National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Washington Park, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Coconino National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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