Ponderosa Campground offers 21 campsites nestled along the Nacimiento River in Los Padres National Forest, with direct access to trout fishing, wading, and swimming holes.

The campground features paved parking, vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site, accommodating tent and RV camping (up to 35 feet).

Note that currently the campground is only accessible via Highway 101/Jolon Road; the Highway 1/Nacimiento Road access is closed.