Ponderosa Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 0 reservable · 0 first come
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 48.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.5257, -107.3149
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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. Elevation: 7880 feet 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 impassable.
From the managing agency.
Is Ponderosa Campground free?
No. Ponderosa Campground charges $20.00.
Can I bring an RV to Ponderosa Campground?
Ponderosa Campground has 0 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Ponderosa Campground?
Ponderosa Campground is at 38.5257, -107.3149. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
What is the weather like at Ponderosa Campground?
Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 50 to 90F (10 to 32C), nights 40 to 60F (4 to 15C). Precipitation is minimal, but afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds are common during the summer.
Nearby
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
