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Ponderosa Cove Campground

US Forest Service · California

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

Ponderosa Cove greets group campers with shaded campsites close to scenic Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. The campground provides a pleasant destination for bird watching and nature viewing, in addition to activities at the lake. Recreation Enjoy a picnic in the campground, or head to another picnic area at Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp. The reservoir is great for swimming and fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Boating is also popular, but this is a no-wake lake.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$175/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
831-245-6891
Coordinates
38.87417, -120.60278

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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