Ponderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. From U.S. Highway 50, follow CO Highway 92 1/2 mile past Blue Mesa Dam to Soap Creek Road. Proceed 7 miles north on the gravel Soap Creek Road.
Tents and medium sized RVs can be accommodated at Ponderosa. All sites are first-come first-served.
Note: During dry conditions, the first 7 miles of Soap Creek Road are passable to trailers and RVs. Rain can make the Soap Creek Road hazardous or impassable.
| Approximate Open Dates: | May to mid-October |
| Sites: | 28 |
| Accessible Sites: | no |
| Water: | yes, mid-May to mid-September |
| Flush Toilets: | no |
| Vault Toilets: | yes |
| Tables & Fire Grates: | yes |
| Boat Ramp: | yes |
| Horse Corral: | yes |
| Fish Cleaning Station: | no |