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Ponderosa Campground

US Forest Service · California

Ponderosa Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Ponderosa Campground offers visitors a beautiful location to relax and enjoy nature. It runs along the Nacimiento River, which provides a variety of recreational opportunities. Swimming, fishing and wading are all enjoyed by visitors, as well as hiking and backpacking on any of the surrounding mountain trails. Recreation The Nacimiento River provides opportunities for trout fishing and wading, as well as swimming in any of the swimming holes along its course.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$35/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
805-434-1996
Coordinates
36.00500, -121.37639

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-04, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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