| Facilities: Restrooms and drinking water are provided at Ponderosa Campground. Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Best Time To Visit: Ponderosa Campground is open May through October, weather permitting. Fees: An overnight camping fee is charged. Accessibility: Ponderosa campground offers handicap accessible vault toilets. Rules: This campground is located within the Tonto National Forest; forest regulations apply. Maximum length of stay is 14 days. Directions: To reach Ponderosa Campground from Payson, travel 12 miles northeast on State Route 260, turn south into the site. Map: Click here for a map to Ponderosa Campground Reservations: The two group sites must be reserved at Ponderosa Campground. Reserve your campsite at Ponderosa Campground | 
