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Ponderosa - Curecanti National Recreation Area

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National Park Service

Curecanti National Recreation Area

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.

Fee Info

<p>All campsites at Ponderosa are first-come, first-served. You will pay upon arrival using the Recreation.gov mobile app (<a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app#scanAndPay" rel="nofollow">download the app</a> before your visit), or by cash, check or credit card using the self-pay envelope on-site.</p>
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Location

Ponderosa - Curecanti National Recreation Area is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

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.

Coordinates

38.525708 N
107.314899 W

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  • Tent Sites
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Features

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  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups