Ponderosa Campground

The Upper Loop of Ponderosa Campground.

NPS/Lynch

 

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 November
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, depending on reservoir water level
Horse Corral:	yes
Fish Cleaning Station:	no
Elevation	7880 feet

Ponderosa Campground Map (pdf)

 

Fees
All Sites	$16.00 per night ($8.00 per night with Interagency Senior/Access Pass)