Best camping near Ponderosa
27 campgrounds · 27 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ponderosa, New Mexico — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 27 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
P⛰
#1
Paliza Group Campground
Good
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Paliza Group Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of New Mexico. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
P⛰
#2
Paliza Family Campground
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
The Paliza Family Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
P⛰
#3
Paliza
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
The Paliza camping area, located in the state of New Mexico, offers a delightful outdoor experience for campers. This campground provides a variety of amenities to attendees…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
V⛰
#4
Vista Linda - Jemez Springs
Good
5.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Vista Linda Campground is a hidden gem situated in the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico. It boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it an ideal…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
V⛰
#5
Vista Linda Campground
Good
5.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Vista Linda Campground is situated in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. The campground offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
J⛰
#6
Jemez Falls Campground
Good
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Jemez Falls Campground is a small US Forest Service campground in northern New Mexico's Jemez Mountains, situated at 6,055 feet elevation along the Jemez watershed. The facility…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
J⛰
#7
Jemez Falls
Good
11.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
New users please read 8mi NE of Jemez Springs TYPE:NF SITES:52 CAMPGROUND PH: 505.829.3535 /505.438.7840 EL(ft):8002 AMENITIES:(see box below map) NH VT NR ND NS DW L$…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
B⛰
#8
Banco Bonito Campground
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Banco Bonito Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
L⛰
#9
Las Conchas
Good
12.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Las Conchas camping area, located in the state of New Mexico, offers a serene getaway for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 104 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
R⛰
#10
Redondo
Good
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Redondo camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of New Mexico. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
R⛰
#11
Redondo Campground
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Redondo Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
H⛰
#12
Horseshoe Springs Campground
Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Horseshoe Springs Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
S⛰
#13
San Antonio Campground
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 74°F
San Antonio Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
S⛰
#14
San Antonio Group Campground
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 74°F
San Antonio Group Campground is located in the beautiful state of New Mexico. This camping area offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
S⛰
#15
San Antonio-Jemez Springs
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The San Antonio-Jemez Springs camping area, located in the state of New Mexico, offers campers a serene and picturesque experience surrounded by stunning natural beauty. This…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
Camping near Ponderosa
The Ponderosa area has 27 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Ponderosa
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.