Details
Ponderosa Group Campsite, Los Alamos, NM, 87544
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
Ponderosa group campground is open year round, with water available May - October only. Site is available by reservation only through Recreation.gov.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
By reservation only
Weather
This campground is located at 7600 feet and is usually free of snow from mid-April through mid October. Water is not available during any months with freezing temperatures. Unlike Juniper Family Campground, reservations are required for Ponderosa Group Campground. Demand is high for this campground, which only has two sites.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Rates & Fees
Group camping fee
Fee per night, per campsite, per group
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires in fir pits only, gas stoves only.Regulations Overview
There are picnic tables, fire grates, and small cooking shelters. Pit toilets are provided but there are no restrooms with running water. Ponderosa Group Campground is for tent camping. Only one vehicle in a group may be an RV. There is a minimum of 10 people per site and a maximum of 50 people. Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:30 AM the following day. Day-use is from 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.Accessibility
Cell Phone Information
Coverage dependent on carrier.
RV Allowed
No
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
Trailer Allowed
No
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