The name, Ponderosa, is fitting for the amazing trees here. They create great coverage during the day. The roads are well maintained and there are two loops that are a popular spot for kids to ride their scooters and bikes around, which we will for sure bring next time.

We did not have a reserved spot here and showed up on Memorial day...🤞. We showed up and drove around seeing everything was reserved but if you look closely at the dates you might find some gaps between the check-out date and next check-in date. Check out time is Noon, we got there at 12:45 and throughout the day there were plenty of other cars driving through looking for spots. Our site was #17. It is close to the bathroom but not too close. The water wasn't running when we were there.

we checked out the other two campgrounds of salt Creek, Cottonwood and Bear Canyon. there are small trees and brush coverage but nothing like these giant pine trees of Ponderosa. For sure larger group sites at Bear Canyon. also, leading up to the salt Creek road there were lots of pullover spots along there nevo loop road where people just camp if you're looking for a free alternative.