Payson, AZ Campground

It's a dirt lot connected by a dirt road. There's a parallel parking area further down, but the main area is for campers. Some sites do have a water pump and I did see so ... more

Great place, if you stay clear of mud holes and low spots

Beautiful quiet area to camp, fish, shoot, ride, and spend time with the family. Everyone is respectful and the area is always clean. Great area to watch any shooting sta ... more

This trailhead is where the Rim Lakes Vista Trail starts/ends (depending on which way you go). There's no water fountains and only a very basic restroom. No maps either, ... more

Awesome view

I love it here ! I come summers when I can to escape the Valley heat and enjoy a hike

The camp ground was abit run down. This used to be a quiet place to get away but I guess everyone knows about this place now and we had alot of Really rowdy people there ... more

Updated May 2024 *** no longer a camping area day use only. Previous 5 star review*** Very cool camp area close to Payson. The bathroom was actually pretty clean for a pi ... more

Nice and secluded didn't see a soul other than Animals. Just be. Prepared for no services. Or reception? But the area is beautiful.

Best spot!

This place was great, lots to do if you are an outdoorsman. The kids loved it also. Tons of stuff to see.

Bears, wolves and big foots everywhere!! This location is so awful. The view hurt my eyes. Don't go here!!! Stay away!!! Go somewhere else. Save yourselves and camp North ... more

Nice place opens at 8 a.m. $3 small bag trash $6 large bag free drinking water

Outstanding

A beautiful campsite on the edge of the world. What more can I say? Fire bans are in effect at the moment but that didn't stop us from having a great time.

Geronimo was great as usual. This site is a climb.

Scouts camp site.

So cute and cozy!

Cabins are nice and cozy and the grounds are expansive with many activities.

I'm a camp host for the season at Ponderosa Campground. It is easily accessible, clean grounds, and campsites are set up for privacy and comfort.

Quiet and friendly RV park. Lots of trees, good sized spaces. Love this place.

Camp hosts not at all friendly/courteous. Beautiful area. Charge by the bag 4 trash. Traffic can be heard but not loud.

Great place to go camping

Good starting place for family camping. Payson is 2 miles away fir food and othee things, you can drive lakes and streams within a few minutes.

Nice campground with many long term residents. Bathrooms are clean, showers are hot. Friendly, helpful staff. Lots of nice hiking nearby. There's a trail behind the dumps ... more

Close to Woods Canyon Lake. There's bathrooms, a place to dump trash and water.

Well spaced lots with many trees. Very good campground.

I give it 4 stars since it is my favorite campground in central AZ. Its just too busy and the new generation of campers/outdoors people just have no respect for the wood ... more

This is a great camping spot with amazing views. To find it, turn west on the second road south of SR260. Drive about 2 miles west and it will be on the south side of the ... more

Very clean and safe campground. First time but won't be last.

The creek and trees are beautiful. We did not stay at the campground.

Love this place! Our horses are loving life!!!

A hidden away rv park quite getaway.

It was a nice location. It feels secluded and shaded.

Our family's getaway. MY 2 siblings and all of our kids and dogs go camping at least once a month to Verde Campground.

Beautiful place