US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Bandelier National Monument) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 2 |
| Site types | 2 group standard, no electric |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fees | <p><strong>Camping Fees. </strong>Payment for reservations is due upon booking. You may pay for first-come, first-serve campsites (loop A) at the self-pay kiosk in the campground or in-person at the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/band/planyo |
| Phone | (505) 672-3861 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Ponderosa Reservation Group Campground before you go.
Ponderosa Group Campground is located 6 miles (9.7 km) from the park's main entrance and is an ideal place to stay for large groups visiting Bandelier National Monument. The campground is adjacent to Ponderosa Trailhead providing access to more than 70 miles (113 km) of hiking trails and is just a short drive from the Visitor Center, the Frijoles Canyon Shuttle System (mid-May to mid-October), and the town of Los Alamos, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Manhattan Project National Historic Site, and the Santa Fe National Forest.
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 Reservation Group Campground is in Los Alamos 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.