Ponderosa Campground sits at 7,880 feet at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir, offering 28 first-come, first-served campsites with vault toilets, trash collection, and a horse corral.

Access requires 7 miles of gravel road (passable to trailers/RVs in dry conditions but impassable when wet), and the campground features a hand-launched watercraft ramp, making it suitable for paddlers and anglers seeking a remote, solitude-focused experience.

Basic amenities include fire rings and picnic tables at each site, though potable water is not available and cell service is minimal.