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Ponderosa Campground Campground Report

15 Entrance Road, Los Alamos

Ponderosa Campground Campground

Ponderosa Campground campground is located in beautiful Los Alamos county in New Mexico and considered a small and boutique camping ground with only 2 sites. Part of the Bandelier National Monument it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of New Mexico

Ponderosa Campground Campground Overview

Reservable

Yes

Pitches

2


Ponderosa Campground Campground Activities

A number of activities are available when staying at Ponderosa Campground campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:


  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wilderness
  • Day Use Area
  • Star Gazing
  • Birding

Ponderosa Campground Campground Location

Ponderosa Campground Campground Weather Conditions

Here is the latest weather conditions for today 20th Jun 2025 at Ponderosa Campground campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.


Temp Min

60.3°F

Temp Now

75°F

Feels Like

77.4°F

Wind Speed Now

9MPH

Max Speed Max

20.4MPH

Wind Direction

SSW°

Pressure

1024MB

Current Humidity

37°

Avg Humidity

40°

Visibility Now

6 Miles

Avg Visibility

6 Miles

UV Index Now

3.3

Highest UV Index

3

Sunrise

05:49 AM

Sunset

08:24 PM

Ponderosa Campground Campground Map

We've added a detailed Ponderosa Campground Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.

How To Get To Ponderosa Campground Campground?

Looking to get to Ponderosa Campground Campground take the following directions.

From Santa Fe (appx 1 hour travel time):

  • Take Highway 84/285 (Saint Francis Drive) north toward Los Alamos.
  • Merge right onto NM 502 to Los Alamos.
  • Exit onto NM 4 toward White Rock.
  • Continue for 12 miles, passing through White Rock.
  • Bandelier's entrance is on the left. Enter here and purchase entrance pass(es) or continue on Entrance Rd for 3 miles to the Visitor Center.
  • Poderosa Group Campground is 6 miles past the park entrance on NM 4.

From Taos (appx. 1.5 hours travel time): 

  • Take NM 68 (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) south.
  • In Espanola, turn right onto Fairway. 
  • Turn left on Highway 84/285.
  • Turn right on NM 30.
  • Merge right onto NM 502 to Los Alamos.
  • Exit onto NM 4 toward White Rock.
  • Continue for 12 miles, passing through White Rock.
  • Bandelier's entrance is on the left. Enter here and purchase entrance pass(es) or continue on Entrance Rd for 3 miles to the Visitor Center.
  • Poderosa Group Campground is 6 miles past the park entrance on NM 4.

Contact Details For Ponderosa Campground Campground

  • Phone : (505) 672-3861

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