Gunnison, CO

Ponderosa Campground (CO)

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Ponderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir at 7880 feet (2402 m). The campground offers outstanding views and solitude.  Note: During dry conditions, the first 7 miles (11 km) of Soap Creek Road are passable to trailers and RVs. Rain can make the Soap Creek Road impassable.

Facilities

Trash/recycling collection provided. Vault toilets only. Horse Corral in upper loop.

Typical weather

Blue Mesa Reservoir

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Blue Mesa Reservoir, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.33°JJanuary: average water temperature 33°F33°FFebruary: average water temperature 33°F35°MMarch: average water temperature 35°F41°AApril: average water temperature 41°F46°MMay: average water temperature 46°F53°JJune: average water temperature 53°F58°JJuly: average water temperature 58°F61°AAugust: average water temperature 61°F58°SSeptember: average water temperature 58°F47°OOctober: average water temperature 47°F38°NNovember: average water temperature 38°F34°DDecember: average water temperature 34°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 95 field-sample stations

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