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Ponderosa Cove Group Campground

USFS · Group Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Group Campground
Hours
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 1:00 p.m.
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Sugar Pine Dump Station · 18.1 mi
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 45.4 mi
Coordinates
38.9065, -120.6026
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.9065° N · 120.6026° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Ponderosa Cove greets group campers with shaded campsites close to scenic Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. The campground provides a pleasant destination for bird watching and nature viewing, in addition to activities at the lake.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Ponderosa Cove Group Campground free?

No. Ponderosa Cove Group Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Ponderosa Cove Group Campground?

17 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs road. East of the dam on the north side of the road.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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