Ponderosa Group Campground (NM)

Address 15 Entrance Road, Los Alamos, NM, 87544
StateNM
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone(505) 672-3861
EmailBAND_Visitor_Center@nps.gov

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🌳 Shade
🐾 Pets Allowed
☀️ DAY USE AREA
🚰 DRINKING WATER (PEAK SEASON)
📌 PARKING AREA
🧺 PICNIC TABLES
🔥 CAMPFIRE RINGS
📌 TRAILHEADS
📌 TRAILHEAD PARKING
🚻 VAULT TOILETS
📌 GRILLS: Y, Yes
📌 BBQ: Y
📌 Fire Pit: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 Quiet Area: Y
📌 Food Locker: Y
📌 Privacy: Y
📌 Lean To/Shelter: Y
Condition Rating: Good
👥 Max Num of People: 50
📌 Hike In Distance to Site: 0
📌 Site Rating: Basic
👥 Min Num of People: 10
🕒 Checkout Time: 11:30 AM
📌 Location Rating: Good
🕒 Checkin Time: 4:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In
📅 Reservable Sites: 2 of 2
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Overview

Ponderosa Group Campground is located 6 miles (9.7 km) from the park’s main entrance and is an ideal place to stay for large groups visiting Bandelier National Monument. The campground is adjacent to Ponderosa Trailhead providing access to more than 70 miles (113 km) of hiking trails and is just a short drive from the Visitor Center, the Frijoles Canyon Shuttle System (mid-May to mid-October), an

Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:35 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)