Camp Ponderosa

Camp Ponderosa True escape; 6500’ Above Arizona ⛰️
3201 FSR 504, Heber AZ 🏕️
Salvation Army Southwest 🌵 Camp Ponderosa Ranch celebrated its inaugural season in June, 1999. A.C.

The camp, located on 150 acres just 1 1/2 miles west of Heber, Arizona, serves youth and adults throughout the Southwest Division (Arizona; New Mexico; and Clark County, Nevada). A. (American Camping Association) accredited, Camp Ponderosa Ranch, is located in the White Mountains of Northern Arizona. 2.5 hours from the heat of the Phoenix valley. Each year hundreds of campers experience this uniqu

e place, where caring staff promote a safe haven of learning and interacting with peers, nestled in God’s nature. The camp is spread across 150 acres of land, providing ample space for just about every activity under the sun or stars.
• Climbing Tower/Challenge Course
• Recreation Field
• Soccer Nets
• Basketball/volleyball courts
• Baseball/softball diamond
• Field Hockey
• Archery
• Playground
• Hiking
• Arts & Crafts
• Arts: Music, Dance, Drama
• Splash Pad

06/01/2026

SHE’S WORKING!!!

What a fun and successful day of ropes training for our 2026 summer staff! 🪢Shout out to  and .phoenix for providing par...
05/31/2026

What a fun and successful day of ropes training for our 2026 summer staff! 🪢

Shout out to and .phoenix for providing participants for the team to work with 🪨🥾

05/29/2026

No bc wdym we can’t just run to Circle K real quick? 😭😭😭

The 2027 rebuild can’t happen quick enough FR ⛽️

05/25/2026

summer🤝 camp

05/24/2026

Your ramen would look really good in this camp mug, just sayinnn 🫣

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

Summer is going to look a bit different this season as our famous snack spot is temporarily shut down for a remodel. Hilltop Circle K (as we call it out here) closed its doors last week (not to brag but our camp director was the last paying customer before its closing at 6am). The building is expected to be torn down and rebuilt, a process that is estimated to take approximately 9 months.

We look forward to the return of our favorite little spot in 2027 and can’t wait to see the new store. Thank you to the staff that so wonderfully served us throughout our visits- with a special shout out to our friends Jeremy, David, Diana and Melissa😊

05/15/2026

It be like that in this industry 🤭

Did you know outside of summer camp we have retreat season where guest groups come out for the weekend? Typically groups come out Friday evening and leave Sunday morning. We are so thankful for the year round employees that make these retreats possible! 🌲

Every two years, Camp Ponderosa has the privilege of hosting the Search and Rescue Conference (SARCON) ⛑️ for the state ...
05/14/2026

Every two years, Camp Ponderosa has the privilege of hosting the Search and Rescue Conference (SARCON) ⛑️ for the state of Arizona. Guests stay on site from Sunday to Sunday, making SARCON the longest group stay we host at camp 🌲

One of the highlights of the week is Saturday night’s steak dinner, where awards and recognition are presented, followed by an evening of raffle drawings featuring items generously donated by various organizations and supporters.

We are grateful for the opportunity not only to host this incredible event, but also to witness Arizona’s Search and Rescue teams in action, build meaningful relationships, create lasting memories, and learn more about the SAR community in the beautiful state we all call home.

2028 can’t come soon enough! 🤭

SARCON 2026 ⛑️
05/13/2026

SARCON 2026 ⛑️

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Heber, AZ
85928

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