Ponderosa Campground (CO)

NPS National Park Service · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites30
Overnight Sites30

Location

38.525708, -107.314899

Photos

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Description

Overview

Ponderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir at 7880 feet (2402 m). The campground offers outstanding views and solitude. 

Note: During dry conditions, the first 7 miles (11 km) of Soap Creek Road are passable to trailers and RVs. Rain can make the Soap Creek Road impassable.

Facilities

Trash/recycling collection provided. Vault toilets only. Horse Corral in upper loop.

Directions

From U.S. Highway 50, turn onto CO Highway 92. In less than 1 mile (1.6 km) you will cross over the Blue Mesa Dam. Approximately one half (.5) mile after crossing the dam, turn right on Soap Creek Road (a gravel road also known as County Road 721 and/or Blue Mesa Drive). Proceed 7 miles (18 km) north on Soap Creek Road to reach the campground.

Details

FeeAll campsites at Ponderosa are first-come, first-served. You will pay upon arrival using the Recreation.gov mobile app ( download the app before your visit), or by cash, check or credit card using the self-pay envelope on-site.
Phone970-641-2337
ReservableYes

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