Best camping near Ponderosa
27 campgrounds · 27 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · 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
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#1
Paliza Group Campground
Good
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°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 100: 58 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Paliza Family Campground
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°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 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Paliza
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°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 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Vista Linda - Jemez Springs
Good
5.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Vista Linda Campground
Good
5.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Lookout Park
Good
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°F
I don't have sufficient data about this specific campground to write an accurate description. The provided information only confirms it's located near Enchanted Hills, New Mexico…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Jemez Falls Campground
Good
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°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 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Jemez Falls
Good
11.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°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$…
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#9
Banco Bonito Campground
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°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 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Banco Bonito Campground (Special Use Permit Required)
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Banco Bonito Campground is a tent camping area located near Enchanted Hills in north-central New Mexico at approximately 8,000 feet elevation. A special use permit is required to…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Las Conchas
Good
12.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°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 100: 104 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Redondo
Good
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 76°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 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Redondo Campground
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°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 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Horseshoe Springs Campground
Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 72°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 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
San Antonio Campground
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 72°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…
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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.