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CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC
Site 4 — Ponderosa Campground (CO)
Ponderosa Campground (CO) · Colorado · Loop Upper
Campsite 4 at Ponderosa Campground (CO) in Colorado. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.
38.52571, -107.31490
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Weather at Ponderosa Campground (CO)
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Snow
50°/31°
💧 18%🌬 17mph
↑ 6:39 AM ↓ 5:06 PM
Thu
Overcast
48°/32°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:40 AM ↓ 5:05 PM
Fri
Overcast
47°/31°
💧 10%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 5:04 PM
Sat
Partly Cloudy
50°/27°
💧 1%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:42 AM ↓ 5:03 PM
Sun
Clear
55°/30°
🌬 6mph
↑ 6:43 AM ↓ 5:02 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 17 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
How Site 4 Compares
- One of 30 sites at Ponderosa Campground (CO) — 7 of them in the Upper loop.
Other sites in the Upper loop
Site 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-servedSite 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-servedSite 7STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-servedSite 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-servedSite 6STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-servedSite 5STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served
Photos from Ponderosa Campground (CO)
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Booking Tips for Site 4
- First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
- Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: usually 1–3pm / usually 11am–noon
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps