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Ponderosa Group Campground (NM)

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🏕️ CampgroundSanta Fe NF / PecosNew Mexico⭐ 4.2 (5)
Ponderosa Group Campground (NM)
🟢 5 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15
Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 2 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) in New Mexico has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Group A, 👥 #Group B
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Group A, 👥 #Group B
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #Group B
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Group A
Sun Nov 15 – Wed Nov 183 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Group A, 👥 #Group B

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group A — Brown sign with "WATER" engraved on it in front of a water p
Site PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group A · Brown sign with "WATER" engraved on it in front of a water pNPS Photo
Campsite PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group A — Two vault toilets with pine trees behind
Site PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group A · Two vault toilets with pine trees behindNPS Photo
Campsite PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group B — Brown wooden sign with "WATER" engraved on it in front of a
Site PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group B · Brown wooden sign with "WATER" engraved on it in front of a NPS Photo
Campsite PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group B — Empty dirt parking lot with pine trees at the end
Site PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND (NM) #Group B · Empty dirt parking lot with pine trees at the endNPS Photo
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Greenlots23.2 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.4 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America Walmart 342323.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 0 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $50/nightGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆5 ratings
5★4
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.0/4
Verizon3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM)?

Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM)?

Campsite fees at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) run about $50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM)?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 0 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) a good campground?

Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Ponderosa Group Campground (NM), T-Mobile rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) located?

Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) is located in Santa Fe NF / Pecos, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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