Home › Colorado › Ponderosa Campground (CO)
Ponderosa Campground (CO)
NPSNational Park Service — Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Curecanti National Recreation Area |
| Location | Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area · 38.52571, -107.31490 · Map |
| Sites | 29 public sites counted from the federal listing — 29 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 29 sites Water hookups at 0 of 29 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 29 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 29 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | All campsites at Ponderosa are first-come, first-served. You will pay upon arrival using the Recreation.gov mobile app ( download the app before your visit), or by cash, check or credit card using the self-pay envelope on-site. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 970-641-2337 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-07.
From the official listing
Overview Ponderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir at 7880 feet (2402 m). The campground offers outstanding views and solitude.
Note: During dry conditions, the first 7 miles (11 km) of Soap Creek Road are passable to trailers and RVs. Rain can make the Soap Creek Road impassable.
Facilities Trash/recycling collection provided. Vault toilets only. Horse Corral in upper loop.
Directions, from the listing
From U.S. Highway 50, turn onto CO Highway 92. In less than 1 mile (1.6 km) you will cross over the Blue Mesa Dam. Approximately one half (.5) mile after crossing the dam, turn right on Soap Creek Road (a gravel road also known as County Road 721 and/or Blue Mesa Drive). Proceed 7 miles (18 km) north on Soap Creek Road to reach the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · ColoradoNPSNational Park ServiceLake Fork Campground
5 mi straight-line · GUNNISON ColoradoNPSNational Park ServiceRed Creek Group Site
5 mi straight-line · GUNNISON ColoradoNPSNational Park ServiceEast Elk Creek Group Campsite
8 mi straight-line · GUNNISON ColoradoNPSNational Park ServiceElk Creek Campground
9 mi straight-line · GUNNISON Colorado
Trip Card — Ponderosa Campground (CO)
Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area |
| Fees | All campsites at Ponderosa are first-come, first-served. You will pay upon arrival using the Recreation.gov mobile app ( download the app before your visit), or by cash, check or c… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 29 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10091427 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.