Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
7,854 ft
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee at Ponderosa is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Senior / Access Camping Fee
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Wed
80°F
Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 10 mph WSW
Thu
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 10 mph W
Fri
82°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph SSE
Sat
84°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph W
Sun
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph NW
Mon
84°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 10 mph SSW
Tue
83°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 to 10 mph SSW
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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