Ponderosa Campground & Cabins

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Beautiful combination of pine, aspen and cottonwood trees beside the Conejos River: RV sites, 3 cabins with kitchen and bathroom sleeps up to 6, plus 3 housekeeping cabins which sleep up to 4.

Game room, WI-FI, fishing tackle, hot showers, laundry and clean restrooms. Enjoy fishing the Conejos River, hiking, Jeeping, ATVing, and hunting. Near the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Train -- the highest and longest narrow-gauge railroad in the North American continent -- an authentic railroad trip from Antonito to Chama, New Mexico, that brings Colorado history to the present day.

Located mid-way between Antonito and Chama along the Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic Byway that follows the trails of the Spanish Conquerors. The byway is 129 miles long and takes about three hours to travel.

Open Mid May to September 30.

Jack and Cathy Whitney, Frank and Kim O'Connor, and Karl Casebeer, owners welcome you. 18584 State Highway 17, Antonito Colorado 81120; 719-376-5857.

Contact Ponderosa Campground & Cabins Directly

Visit our Web site www.ponderosa.hive.ms

LODGING

• Lodging Open Dates: 5/15 to 9/30

RATES

• Nightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $60 to $115
• Weekly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $360 to $690
• Multi-Night Stay Required:  

ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION

• About Smoking: All non smoking units.
• Cabins/Cottages with Cooking Facilities: 6
• Units with Gas/Electric-Log Fireplaces: 1
• Additional Amenities (ask about availability): Coffee Maker with coffee.

TECHNOLOGY IN UNITS

• Pay-Per-View/On-Demand Programs:  
• Internet Access in Units: Some units.
• Internet Access at No Additional Fee: Through Wi-Fi wireless.
• Internet Access with an Additional Fee:  

CAMPING

• Camping Open Dates: 5/15 to 9/30

RATES

• Tent Camping Rates: $21 a night for two people.
• RV Camping Rates: $27 a night for two people.
• Additional Person Rate:  Adult: $5.  Kids free under the age of 6.  Kids: $5.
• Weekly RV Camping Rates On-Season: $162.00 for two people.
• Monthly RV Site Rates (Electricity Included) On-Season: $495.00 for two people. 

SITE DESCRIPTIONS

• RV Sites: 29
• Tent Sites: 2
• Total Sites: 31
• Electric & Water Hookups: 29 sites with electric and water only.
• Long RV Sites 45+ Feet: 4 RV sites are 45 feet or longer.
• Pull-Thru Sites: 4
• RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideout(s) 10

FACILITIES

• Elevation: 8600 feet above sea level.
• Region: South Central - Antonito
• Location: Away from Town, but close to a community convenience store and restaurant.
• Setting: Mountain views. Waterfront setting along a river, stream or creek. Adjoins public lands. Country feel. Forested.
• OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.)
• BBQ Grills (individual use):  
• Restaurant:  
• On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use:    Wood Fireplace.      Laundry Area (washers and dryers).
• Spa Services:  
• Arcade Games: On site.
• Kid's Play Structure: On site.
• Wagon/Hay Rides:  
• Overnight Pack Trip:  
• Credit Cards:  Visa Card. MasterCard.  Discover Card.  American Express.

PET POLICIES

• Pets in Lodging: All Pets are allowed in private rental units. There may be a fee or a deposit.
• Pets at Campground & RV Park: Pets are allowed at campsites for no additional cost. Well-behaved dogs or cats are allowed on a leash outdoors while their owners are on-site.
• HORSE FACILITIES  
• Fenced Pasture:  
• Individual Horse Run/Pen:  
• Individual Horse Indoor Stall/Shed:  
• Horse Trailer Parking:  
• Grain/Hay:  
• TECHNOLOGY FOR GUESTS TO USE IN A COMMON AREA  
• Internet Cafe:  

GROUPS: REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, RETREATS AND MEETINGS

• Groups Welcome: Club. Reunion. Weddings. Youth group with adult leaders. Retreat.
• Group Meeting Area: Indoor room and outdoor area.
• Central Picnic Area with BBQ Grills:  
• Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Indoor Meeting Room: 15
• Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in COVERED Outdoor Picnic Area: 20
• Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 15
• Maximum # of Lodging Guests with a Group: 29
• Maximum # of Camping Sites with a Group: 29

FUN THINGS TO DO

PRIMARILY YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

• National Forests & BLM Lands: Walking distance.
• Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: 30 minutes drive.
• Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway.
• Designated Hiking Trails: 5 minutes drive to trailhead.
• Museum: 30 minutes drive.
• Indoor Swimming Pool:  
• Restaurant(s): 3 minutes drive.

PRIMARILY SUMMER ACTIVITIES

• Outdoor Swimming Pool:  
• Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: On site.
• Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 15 minutes drive.
• Fishing Tackle Sold: On site.
• Fly Shop: On site. 
• Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 90 minutes drive.
• Jeep Trails: 15 minute drive. (Off road, back country, 4WD.)
• ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Trails: 15 minute drive.
• Tourist Train Rides: 30 minutes drive.
• Mountain Bike Trails: Trails start on site.
• Waterfall Trails: 20 minutes drive to trailhead.
• HUNTING  
• Hunting in Area: 1 minutes drive.
• Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: 81, 80,
• WINTER ACTIVITIES