US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Gila County, Arizona. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Tonto National Forest) |
| Campsites | 51 |
| Site types | 49 standard, no electric, 2 group standard, area no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 130 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Ponderosa Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Ponderosa Campground is in Gila County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.